Dame Margaret 8741 is a neutral paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #553F39, LRV 6 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Barista from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #553F39 · 8741
Dame Margaret
6%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Dame Margaret Technical Profile
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Dame Margaret in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dame Margaret in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintDame Margaret
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBarista
Barista
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Burnt Clay
Kilz
Nearly identical
Otter
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Heritage Oak
Behr
Very similar
Ground Coffee
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Spiced Hot Chocolate
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Stewart House Brown
PPG
Very similar
Terra Brown
RAL
Very similar
Soul Searching
Valspar
Very similar
Chocolate
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dame Margaret
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dame Margaret
#553F39
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#74694D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dame Margaret
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dame Margaret Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Dame Margaret — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dame Margaret have?
Dame Margaret by Vista Paint has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dame Margaret in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dame Margaret from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dame Margaret are Barista by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Burnt Clay by Kilz (a near-identical match), Otter by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Dame Margaret'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 Dame Margaret?
Dame Margaret has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dame Margaret's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.