Ref. #8A4E37 · K-1080
Old Brick
11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Old Brick Technical Profile
What color is Old Brick? It's a dark warm brown with the hex code #8A4E37. Colors similar to Old Brick include Colorhouse Clay .04, Hirshfield's Remaining Embers, Benjamin Moore Tawny Rose. Old Brick has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 11, Old Brick creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Old Brick pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Old Brick
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Old Brick
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Old Brick
#8A4E37
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#998B5B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Old Brick
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Old Brick 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 Old Brick.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Old Brick — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Old Brick have?
Old Brick by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Old Brick from other brands?
The closest matches are Clay .04 by Colorhouse (#8C4D35), Remaining Embers by Hirshfield's (#8A4C38), Tawny Rose by Benjamin Moore (#8E4F3B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Old Brick?
Old Brick has an LRV of 11.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Old Brick's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.