Macadamia Brown 0184 is a beige paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #B8A590, LRV 39 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Iced Mocha from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B8A590 · 0184
Macadamia Brown
39%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Macadamia Brown Technical Profile
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Macadamia Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Macadamia Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintMacadamia Brown
Nearly identical
KilzIced Mocha
Iced Mocha
Kilz
Nearly identical
Macadamia Brown
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Palm Springs Tan
PPG
Nearly identical
Faint Maple
Valspar
Nearly identical
Chateau
Behr
Nearly identical
Quietude
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Hickory
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Outerbanks
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Towrope
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Macadamia Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Macadamia Brown
#B8A590
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Macadamia Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Macadamia Brown 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 Macadamia Brown.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Macadamia Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Macadamia Brown have?
Macadamia Brown by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Macadamia Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Macadamia Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Macadamia Brown are Iced Mocha by Kilz (a near-identical match), Macadamia Brown by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Palm Springs Tan by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Macadamia Brown'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 Macadamia Brown?
Macadamia Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.1, 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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