Pocahontas 8551 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #A48C75, LRV 28 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Whole Wheat from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A48C75 · 8551
Pocahontas
28%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pocahontas Technical Profile
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Pocahontas in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pocahontas in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintPocahontas
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsWhole Wheat
Whole Wheat
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Nearly Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Toffee Crunch
Behr
Nearly identical
Roasted Mushroom
Kilz
Nearly identical
Elk
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cocoloco
PPG
Very similar
Universal Umber
Valspar
Very similar
Oakbluff
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Country Dweller
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pocahontas
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pocahontas
#A48C75
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pocahontas
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pocahontas — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pocahontas have?
Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pocahontas from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pocahontas are Whole Wheat by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Afternoon Tea Service by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Nearly Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pocahontas'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 Pocahontas?
Pocahontas has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.9, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pocahontas's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.