Open Road 8656 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #AC9992, 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.
Ref. #AC9992 · 8656
Open Road
34%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Open Road in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Open Road in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintOpen Road
Nearly identical
BehrDesert Dusk
Desert Dusk
Behr
Nearly identical
Mourning Dove
PPG
Nearly identical
Wool Coat
Valspar
Very similar
Twilight Taupe
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Truly Taupe
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Seaside Sand
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Cozy Cover
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Baby Sprout
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Meadow Mauve
Kilz
Very similar
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Open Road
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
Pure 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
Similar Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Open Road.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Open Road in your own space before committing.
What colors match Open Road from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Open Road are Desert Dusk by Behr (a near-identical match), Mourning Dove by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Open Road's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.