Mexican Hills 8526 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #A3855C, 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.
Ref. #A3855C · 8526
Mexican Hills
25%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Mexican Hills in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mexican Hills in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintMexican Hills
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSugar Shack
Sugar Shack
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Muddy Paws
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Timber Beam
PPG
Nearly identical
Ginger Root
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lavish Gold
Behr
Nearly identical
Byzantine Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rookwood Antique Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Grecian Olive
Valspar
Nearly identical
Apple Butter
Kilz
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Grain .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mexican Hills
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
Pure 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
Similar Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Mexican Hills.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mexican Hills in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mexican Hills from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mexican Hills are Sugar Shack by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Muddy Paws by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Timber Beam by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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