Pale Palamino 8647 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #997A6C, LRV 22 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Emerging Leaf from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #997A6C · 8647
Pale Palamino
22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pale Palamino Technical Profile
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Pale Palamino in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Palamino in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintPale Palamino
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sEmerging Leaf
Emerging Leaf
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fox Hollow Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Antique Farmhouse
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mocha
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Book Binding
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tattered Teddy
PPG
Very similar
Fine Leather
Kilz
Very similar
Cocoa Nutmeg
Behr
Very similar
Twiggy Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Palamino
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Palamino
#997A6C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA685
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Palamino
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Palamino 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 Pale Palamino.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pale Palamino — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Palamino have?
Pale Palamino by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) 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 Pale Palamino in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Palamino from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Palamino are Emerging Leaf by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Fox Hollow Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Antique Farmhouse by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pale Palamino'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 Pale Palamino?
Pale Palamino has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pale Palamino's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.