Golden Mist 8517 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #9B733C, estimated LRV 20 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sconce Gold from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #9B733C · 8517
Golden Mist
20%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Golden Mist Technical Profile
HEX Code#9B733C
RGB155, 115, 60
Estimated LRV19.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandVista Paint
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Colors That Work With Golden Mist
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Mist
#9B733C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0A565
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Mist
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Mist 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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Golden Mist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Mist have?
Golden Mist 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 Golden Mist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Mist are Sconce Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Alloy Bronze by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Rich and Rare by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Golden Mist'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 Golden Mist?
Golden Mist has a estimated lightness value of 19.6, 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 Golden Mist's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.