Ref. #997A6C · K-1106
Pale Palamino
22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pale Palamino Technical Profile
What color is Pale Palamino? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #997A6C. Colors similar to Pale Palamino include Hirshfield's Emerging Leaf, Benjamin Moore Fox Hollow Brown, Valspar Antique Farmhouse. Pale Palamino has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 22, Pale Palamino 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, Pale Palamino 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 Pale Palamino
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Pale Palamino from other brands?
The closest matches are Emerging Leaf by Hirshfield's (#987A6E), Fox Hollow Brown by Benjamin Moore (#9A7A69), Antique Farmhouse by Valspar (#9A7D72). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pale Palamino?
Pale Palamino has an LRV of 21.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.