Diamond Heights 8296 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #A1A1A0, estimated LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Elemental Gray from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #A1A1A0 · 8296
Diamond Heights
36%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Diamond Heights Technical Profile
HEX Code#A1A1A0
RGB161, 161, 160
Estimated LRV35.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint
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Elemental Gray
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#A0A09F
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#9E9F9E
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Storm
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#A0A19F
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Techile
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#9FA1A1
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#A5A5A5
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#9D9C9C
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#A4A4A0
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Middle Gray
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#9B9B9A
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#9E9D99
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Colors That Work With Diamond Heights
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Diamond Heights
#A1A1A0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Diamond Heights
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Diamond Heights 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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Diamond Heights — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Diamond Heights have?
Diamond Heights by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Diamond Heights from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Diamond Heights are Elemental Gray by Behr (a close digital match), Grayve-Yard by Behr (a close digital match), Burnished Blade by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Diamond Heights'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 Diamond Heights?
Diamond Heights has a estimated lightness value of 35.6, 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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