Historic Town 0283 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #9E885F, 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.
Ref. #9E885F · 0283
Historic Town
26%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Historic Town Technical Profile
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Historic Town in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Historic Town in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintHistoric Town
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsRidgecrest
Ridgecrest
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gold Tangiers
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Livingston
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Twisted Tail
PPG
Nearly identical
Pine Moss
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Tangled Twine
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Grecian Olive
Valspar
Very similar
Distant Land
Behr
Very similar
Apple Butter
Kilz
Very similar
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Yellow Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Historic Town
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
Pure 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
Similar Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Historic Town.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Historic Town in your own space before committing.
What colors match Historic Town from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Historic Town are Ridgecrest by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Gold Tangiers by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Historic Town by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Historic Town's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.