Ref. #A96348 · K-1073
Rustic Hills
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rustic Hills Technical Profile
What color is Rustic Hills? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #A96348. Colors similar to Rustic Hills include Valspar Cinnamon Cake, MPC Crescent Copper Met., Sherwin-Williams Red Cent. Rustic Hills has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 18, Rustic Hills 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, Rustic Hills 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 Rustic Hills
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Rustic Hills from other brands?
The closest matches are Cinnamon Cake by Valspar (#A96245), Crescent Copper Met. by MPC (#AA6549), Red Cent by Sherwin-Williams (#AD654C). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Rustic Hills?
Rustic Hills has an LRV of 17.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
Explore More with Rustic Hills
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 Rustic Hills's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.