Fallen Leaf 8557 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #9F6E41, estimated 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.
Vista Paint · #9F6E41 · 8557
Fallen Leaf
19%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Fallen Leaf Technical Profile
HEX Code#9F6E41
RGB159, 110, 65
Estimated LRV18.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandVista Paint
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#A16E42
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Colors That Work With Fallen Leaf
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Fallen Leaf from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fallen Leaf are Castellina by Behr (a close digital match), Autumn Surprise by Valspar (a close digital match), Castellina by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Fallen Leaf's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.