Life Exotic 0311 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #AD9564, LRV 31 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Everard Gold from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AD9564 · 0311
Life Exotic
31%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Life Exotic in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Life Exotic in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintLife Exotic
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreEverard Gold
Everard Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lioness
Valspar
Nearly identical
Life Exotic
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Veranda Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cool Camel
PPG
Nearly identical
Edgy Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tiny Tadpole
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cliff Rock
Behr
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Zucchini Garden
Kilz
Visible difference
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Grey Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Life Exotic
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Life Exotic
#AD9564
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Life Exotic
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Life Exotic 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 Life Exotic.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Life Exotic — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Life Exotic have?
Life Exotic 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 Life Exotic in your own space before committing.
What colors match Life Exotic from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Life Exotic are Everard Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Lioness by Valspar (a near-identical match), Life Exotic by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Life Exotic'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 Life Exotic?
Life Exotic has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.3, 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 Life Exotic's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.