Golden Mist 8517 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #9B733C, 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.
Ref. #9B733C · 8517
Golden Mist
20%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Golden Mist Technical Profile
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Golden Mist in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Mist in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintGolden Mist
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSconce Gold
Sconce Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Alloy Bronze
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Rich and Rare
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sugar Maple
PPG
Very similar
Fudge Truffle
Behr
Very similar
Hearth Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Warm Tan
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Teak
Valspar
Very similar
Flea Market
Kilz
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Mist
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
Pure 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
Similar Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Golden Mist.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Golden Mist in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Mist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Mist are Sconce Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Alloy Bronze by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Rich and Rare by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Golden Mist's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.