Highland Grass 8495 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #A19276, LRV 29 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Whipcord from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A19276 · 8495
Highland Grass
29%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Highland Grass Technical Profile
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Highland Grass in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Highland Grass in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintHighland Grass
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sWhipcord
Whipcord
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Natural Bridge
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Palace Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Barro Verde
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gristmill
PPG
Very similar
Batter'S Box
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Caraway
Behr
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Caraway Shield
Valspar
Very similar
Roasted Mushroom
Kilz
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Yellow Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Highland Grass
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Highland Grass
#A19276
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Highland Grass
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Highland Grass 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 Highland Grass.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Highland Grass — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Highland Grass have?
Highland Grass by Vista Paint has a neutral 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 Highland Grass in your own space before committing.
What colors match Highland Grass from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Highland Grass are Whipcord by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Britches by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Natural Bridge by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Highland Grass'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 Highland Grass?
Highland Grass has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Highland Grass's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.