Rustic Hills 8606 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #A96348, LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cinnamon Cake from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A96348 · 8606
Rustic Hills
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rustic Hills Technical Profile
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Rustic Hills in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rustic Hills in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintRustic Hills
Nearly identical
ValsparCinnamon Cake
Cinnamon Cake
Valspar
Nearly identical
Red Cent
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Brandi-Ed Orange
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Ruddy Oak
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Spiced Carrot
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Spicy Twist
Kilz
Very similar
Mayflower Red
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Classic Brick Red
PPG
Very similar
Nouveau Copper
Behr
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wood .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Orange Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rustic Hills
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rustic Hills
#A96348
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACA178
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rustic Hills
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rustic Hills 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 Rustic Hills.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rustic Hills — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rustic Hills have?
Rustic Hills by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) 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 Rustic Hills in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rustic Hills from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rustic Hills are Cinnamon Cake by Valspar (a near-identical match), Red Cent by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Brandi-Ed Orange by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rustic Hills'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 Rustic Hills?
Rustic Hills has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Rustic Hills's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.