Ref. #BAA682 · C-274
Highlight
39%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Highlight Technical Profile
What color is Highlight? It's a medium warm beige with the hex code #BAA682. Colors similar to Highlight include Sherwin-Williams Tarnished Treasure, Hirshfield's Flaxen Field, Hirshfield's Rich Reward. Highlight has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 39 gives Highlight depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Highlight pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Highlight
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Tarnished Treasure
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Flaxen Field
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Handwoven
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Caraway Seed
Valspar
Nearly identical
Huntington Beige
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Merino
Behr
Nearly identical
Sailor's Knot
PPG
Nearly identical
Victorian Gold Met.
MPC
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Highlight
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Highlight
#BAA682
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Highlight
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Highlight 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 Highlight.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Highlight — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Highlight have?
Highlight by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and belongs to the beige color family.
What colors match Highlight from other brands?
The closest matches are Tarnished Treasure by Sherwin-Williams (#B9A47E), Flaxen Field by Hirshfield's (#BBA684), Rich Reward by Hirshfield's (#B9A37F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Highlight?
Highlight has an LRV of 39.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Highlight's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.