Wendy Way 8685 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #714C3F, LRV 9 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Evolution from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #714C3F · 8685
Wendy Way
9%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Wendy Way Technical Profile
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Wendy Way in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wendy Way in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintWendy Way
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sEvolution
Evolution
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cocoa Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bird House Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Leather Clutch
Behr
Nearly identical
Buffalo Herd
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Western Brown
Valspar
Very similar
Rugged Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Buckeye Nut
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Ancient Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Beige Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wendy Way
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wendy Way
#714C3F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#887D5B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wendy Way
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wendy Way 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
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More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wendy Way — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wendy Way have?
Wendy Way by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Wendy Way in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wendy Way from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wendy Way are Evolution by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Cocoa Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Suede Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wendy Way'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 Wendy Way?
Wendy Way has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.0, 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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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 Wendy Way's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.