Fallen Leaf 8557 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #9F6E41, LRV 19 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Castellina from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9F6E41 · 8557
Fallen Leaf
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Fallen Leaf Technical Profile
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Fallen Leaf in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fallen Leaf in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintFallen Leaf
Nearly identical
BehrCastellina
Castellina
Behr
Nearly identical
Autumn Surprise
Valspar
Nearly identical
Autumn Bark
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tawny
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Apple Butter
PPG
Nearly identical
English Bartlett
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Autumn Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
El Caramelo
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Hound Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fallen Leaf
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fallen Leaf
#9F6E41
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7A66C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fallen Leaf
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fallen Leaf 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 Fallen Leaf.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fallen Leaf — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fallen Leaf have?
Fallen Leaf 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 Fallen Leaf in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fallen Leaf from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fallen Leaf are Castellina by Behr (a near-identical match), Autumn Surprise by Valspar (a near-identical match), Castellina by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fallen Leaf'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 Fallen Leaf?
Fallen Leaf has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.9, 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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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 Fallen Leaf's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.