Earthy Tan 8568 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #BE9B7E, LRV 36 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Metallic Gold from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BE9B7E · 8568
Earthy Tan
36%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Earthy Tan Technical Profile
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Earthy Tan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Earthy Tan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintEarthy Tan
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMetallic Gold
Metallic Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Brownington Court
PPG
Nearly identical
Wickerwork
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Friendly Tan
Valspar
Nearly identical
Key To The City
Behr
Nearly identical
Tailored Tan
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Warm Hearth
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cardboard Box
Kilz
Very similar
Rustic Rye
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Earthy Tan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Earthy Tan
#BE9B7E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAB85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Earthy Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Earthy Tan 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 Earthy Tan.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Earthy Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Earthy Tan have?
Earthy Tan 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 Earthy Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Earthy Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Earthy Tan are Metallic Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Brownington Court by PPG (a near-identical match), Wickerwork by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Earthy Tan'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 Earthy Tan?
Earthy Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.9, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Earthy Tan's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.