Pilot Rock 8437 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #5C5242, LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Treemoss from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5C5242 · 8437
Pilot Rock
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pilot Rock Technical Profile
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Pilot Rock in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pilot Rock in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintPilot Rock
Nearly identical
BehrTreemoss
Treemoss
Behr
Nearly identical
Friar's Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Char Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Muddled Basil
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Furlough
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Montana Moss
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bad Hair Day
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Raw Cacao Bean
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Very similar
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Binoculars
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pilot Rock
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pilot Rock
#5C5242
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#797D54
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pilot Rock
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pilot Rock 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 Pilot Rock.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pilot Rock — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pilot Rock have?
Pilot Rock by Vista Paint has a neutral 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 Pilot Rock in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pilot Rock from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pilot Rock are Treemoss by Behr (a near-identical match), Friar's Brown by PPG (a near-identical match), Char Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pilot Rock'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 Pilot Rock?
Pilot Rock has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.7, 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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