Flickering Flame 1005 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #A86D45, LRV 20 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ginger Spice from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A86D45 · 1005
Flickering Flame
20%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Flickering Flame Technical Profile
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Flickering Flame in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Flickering Flame in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintFlickering Flame
Nearly identical
PPGGinger Spice
Ginger Spice
PPG
Nearly identical
Flickering Flame
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Drum Solo
Behr
Nearly identical
Brandywine
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Masada
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Burnt Almond
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Solar Fire
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Glazed Carrot
Kilz
Very similar
Pale Cordovan
Valspar
Very similar
Orange Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Flickering Flame
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Flickering Flame
#A86D45
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACA674
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Flickering Flame
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Flickering Flame 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 Flickering Flame.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Flickering Flame — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Flickering Flame have?
Flickering Flame 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 Flickering Flame in your own space before committing.
What colors match Flickering Flame from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Flickering Flame are Ginger Spice by PPG (a near-identical match), Flickering Flame by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Chaparral by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Flickering Flame'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 Flickering Flame?
Flickering Flame has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Flickering Flame's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.