Royal Crown 8525 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #91714A, estimated LRV 18 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cuban Cigar from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #91714A · 8525
Royal Crown
18%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Royal Crown Technical Profile
HEX Code#91714A
RGB145, 113, 74
Estimated LRV18.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandVista Paint
Test it in your room
Place physical samples beside your flooring and trim. Check them in daylight and with your evening lights before buying paint.
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Compare alternatives to Royal Crown
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Cuban Cigar
Dunn-Edwards
#927247
Close digital match
Toasted Marshmallow
Benjamin Moore
#8E6F44
Close digital match
Goldstone
PPG
#95734F
Close digital match
Renwick Golden Oak
Sherwin-Williams
#96724C
Close digital match
Frontier Paradise
Valspar
#8C6C43
Similar digital color
Rutherford
Hirshfield's
#8D734F
Similar digital color
Westminster
Behr
#92754A
Similar digital color
Alchemical Gold
Dutch Boy
#886C47
Similar digital color
Brown Beige
RAL
#8A6642
Similar digital color
Flea Market
Kilz
#9A6A35
Visible digital difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
#A16941
Visible digital difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
#A36E4C
Visible digital difference
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Generated palette previews
Colors That Work With Royal Crown
These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Royal Crown
#91714A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9D9F6F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Royal Crown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Royal Crown 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 Royal Crown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Royal Crown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Royal Crown have?
Royal Crown by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Royal Crown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Royal Crown are Cuban Cigar by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Tavern Creek by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Toasted Marshmallow by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Royal Crown'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 Royal Crown?
Royal Crown has a estimated lightness value of 18.3, 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.
Explore More with Royal Crown
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Royal Crown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.