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Cowhide

43%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Cowhide 0155 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #CDA88A, LRV 43 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dearborn Tan from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Cowhide Technical Profile

HEX Code#CDA88A
RGB205, 168, 138
LRV42.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandVista Paint

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Cowhide in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Cowhide in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Vista PaintCowhide
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreDearborn Tan

Dearborn Tan

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Cowhide

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Cliff Brown

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Cosy Chair

Valspar

Nearly identical

Butterscotch Amber

Behr

Nearly identical

Pottery Beige

Kilz

Nearly identical

Deer Valley

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Rustic Rye

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Covered Wagon

PPG

Nearly identical

Templeton Pink

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Clay .01

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Cowhide

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Cowhide

#CDA88A

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B2AF80

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Cowhide

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Sienna Buff

Complement

On Cloud Nine

Cowhide Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Georgia on My Mind

Pop

Timeworn Terrcotta

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Chocolate Cherry

Pop

Green Jeans

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Mandalay Bay

Pop

Soothing Sapphire

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Wild Rice

PPG · 1072-3

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Sand Dollar

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Chestnut Bisque

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Taj Mahal

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Earthy Cane

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Tanner Trail

Kilz · LC220-01

#DCC6B4

Cowhide — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Cowhide have?
Cowhide by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cowhide in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cowhide from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cowhide are Dearborn Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cowhide by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Cliff Brown by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cowhide's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Cowhide?
Cowhide has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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