Light Roast 8654 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #715A50, LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brooklyn Brownstone from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #715A50 · 8654
Light Roast
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Light Roast Technical Profile
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Light Roast in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Light Roast in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintLight Roast
Nearly identical
ValsparBrooklyn Brownstone
Brooklyn Brownstone
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wooden Nutmeg
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Caramelized Walnut
PPG
Nearly identical
Cup O Java
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Well Bred Brown
Behr
Very similar
Bison
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Deep Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Chocolate Torte
Kilz
Very similar
Deeply Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pale Brown
RAL
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Light Roast
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Light Roast
#715A50
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#928962
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Light Roast
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Light Roast 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 Light Roast.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Light Roast — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Light Roast have?
Light Roast 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 Light Roast in your own space before committing.
What colors match Light Roast from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Light Roast are Brooklyn Brownstone by Valspar (a near-identical match), Wooden Nutmeg by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Deep Walnut by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Light Roast'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 Light Roast?
Light Roast has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Light Roast's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.