Mexican Hills 8526 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #A3855C, estimated LRV 25 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sugar Shack from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #A3855C · 8526
Mexican Hills
25%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Mexican Hills Technical Profile
HEX Code#A3855C
RGB163, 133, 92
Estimated LRV25.3
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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Sugar Shack
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#A4875F
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#A5865F
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Timber Beam
PPG
#A0855C
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Ginger Root
Hirshfield's
#A3845E
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Lavish Gold
Behr
#A28157
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Byzantine Gold
Benjamin Moore
#A9885C
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Rookwood Antique Gold
Sherwin-Williams
#A58258
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Grecian Olive
Valspar
#A38759
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#A9864E
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Colors That Work With Mexican Hills
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mexican Hills
#A3855C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mexican Hills
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mexican Hills 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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Mexican Hills — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mexican Hills have?
Mexican Hills 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 Mexican Hills from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mexican Hills are Sugar Shack by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Muddy Paws by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Timber Beam by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Mexican Hills'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 Mexican Hills?
Mexican Hills has a estimated lightness value of 25.3, 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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