Historic Town 0283 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #9E885F, estimated LRV 26 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ridgecrest from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #9E885F · 0283
Historic Town
26%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Historic Town Technical Profile
HEX Code#9E885F
RGB158, 136, 95
Estimated LRV25.7
UndertoneNeutral
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 Historic Town
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Historic Town
#9E885F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD83
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Historic Town
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Historic Town 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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Historic Town — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Historic Town have?
Historic Town by Vista Paint has a neutral 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 Historic Town from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Historic Town are Ridgecrest by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Gold Tangiers by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Historic Town by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Historic Town'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 Historic Town?
Historic Town has a estimated lightness value of 25.7, 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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