Diamond Heights 8296 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #A1A1A0, 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.
Ref. #A1A1A0 · 8296
Diamond Heights
36%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Diamond Heights Technical Profile
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Diamond Heights in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Diamond Heights in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintDiamond Heights
Nearly identical
BehrElemental Gray
Elemental Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Burnished Blade
PPG
Nearly identical
Storm
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Techile
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
White Aluminium
RAL
Nearly identical
Sleepy Kitten
Valspar
Nearly identical
Weatherworn Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Middle Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bedrock
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Serving Platter
Kilz
Very similar
Metal .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Diamond Heights
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
Pure 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
Similar Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Diamond Heights.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Diamond Heights in your own space before committing.
What colors match Diamond Heights from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Diamond Heights are Elemental Gray by Behr (a near-identical match), Grayve-Yard by Behr (a near-identical match), Burnished Blade by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Diamond Heights's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.