Sahara Wind 0269 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #8C6B3D, estimated LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Roasted Squash from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #8C6B3D · 0269
Sahara Wind
16%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sahara Wind Technical Profile
HEX Code#8C6B3D
RGB140, 107, 61
Estimated LRV16.4
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
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Compare alternatives to Sahara Wind
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Roasted Squash
Behr
#8A6A3B
Close digital match
Sahara Wind
Hirshfield's
#8B6A3F
Close digital match
Olde World Gold
Sherwin-Williams
#8F6C3E
Close digital match
Shaker Peg
PPG
#886A3F
Close digital match
Frontier Paradise
Valspar
#8C6C43
Close digital match
Gathered
Dutch Boy
#906A3A
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Toasted Marshmallow
Benjamin Moore
#8E6F44
Close digital match
Cuban Cigar
Dunn-Edwards
#927247
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#8A6642
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Colors That Work With Sahara Wind
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sahara Wind
#8C6B3D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#979C60
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sahara Wind
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sahara Wind 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
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Sahara Wind — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sahara Wind have?
Sahara Wind 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 Sahara Wind from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sahara Wind are Roasted Squash by Behr (a close digital match), Sahara Wind by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Olde World Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sahara Wind'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 Sahara Wind?
Sahara Wind has a estimated lightness value of 16.4, 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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