Garden Bench 8432 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #8B897E, LRV 25 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Compass from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8B897E · 8432
Garden Bench
25%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Garden Bench in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Garden Bench in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintGarden Bench
Nearly identical
BehrCompass
Compass
Behr
Nearly identical
Desert Twilight
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Alloy
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Big Apple
Valspar
Nearly identical
Highland Country
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Greystoke
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Promising Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sweater Weather
PPG
Very similar
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone Grey
RAL
Very similar
Chalk Suede
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Garden Bench
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Garden Bench
#8B897E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Garden Bench
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Garden Bench 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 Garden Bench.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Garden Bench — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Garden Bench have?
Garden Bench by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Garden Bench in your own space before committing.
What colors match Garden Bench from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Garden Bench are Compass by Behr (a near-identical match), Pavement Gray by Behr (a near-identical match), Desert Twilight by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Garden Bench'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 Garden Bench?
Garden Bench has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Garden Bench's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.