Ref. #9E7A57 · C-240
Prince Paris
22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Prince Paris Technical Profile
What color is Prince Paris? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #9E7A57. Colors similar to Prince Paris include Hirshfield's Prince Paris, Sherwin-Williams Cardboard, Valspar Haute Hickory. Prince Paris has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 22, Prince Paris 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, Prince Paris 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 Prince Paris
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Prince Paris
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Prince Paris
#9E7A57
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9A97F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Prince Paris
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Prince Paris 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 Prince Paris.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Prince Paris — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Prince Paris have?
Prince Paris by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Prince Paris from other brands?
The closest matches are Prince Paris by Hirshfield's (#9D7957), Cardboard by Sherwin-Williams (#9C7A56), Haute Hickory by Valspar (#9C7A56). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Prince Paris?
Prince Paris has an LRV of 21.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Prince Paris's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.