Open Road 8656 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #AC9992, estimated LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Desert Dusk from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #AC9992 · 8656
Open Road
34%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Open Road Technical Profile
HEX Code#AC9992
RGB172, 153, 146
Estimated LRV33.6
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 Familygray
BrandVista Paint
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Desert Dusk
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#AD9A91
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#B09D96
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Colors That Work With Open Road
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Open Road
#AC9992
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA485
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Open Road
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Open Road 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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Open Road — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Open Road have?
Open Road by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Open Road from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Open Road are Desert Dusk by Behr (a close digital match), Mourning Dove by PPG (a close digital match), Wool Coat by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Open Road'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 Open Road?
Open Road has a estimated lightness value of 33.6, 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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