Royal Crown 8525 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #91714A, 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.
Ref. #91714A · 8525
Royal Crown
18%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Royal Crown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Royal Crown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintRoyal Crown
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCuban Cigar
Cuban Cigar
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Toasted Marshmallow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Goldstone
PPG
Nearly identical
Renwick Golden Oak
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Frontier Paradise
Valspar
Very similar
Rutherford
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Westminster
Behr
Very similar
Alchemical Gold
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Flea Market
Kilz
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Royal Crown
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
Pure 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Royal Crown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Royal Crown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Royal Crown are Cuban Cigar by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Tavern Creek by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Toasted Marshmallow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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.
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Why Royal Crown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.