Shady Side 8765 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #5F4A39, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ageless Bronze from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5F4A39 · 8765
Shady Side
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Shady Side Technical Profile
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Shady Side in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shady Side in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintShady Side
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyAgeless Bronze
Ageless Bronze
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Grizzly Bear Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Half‐Caff
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Buckeye
Valspar
Nearly identical
Moose Trail
Behr
Nearly identical
Pumpernickel
PPG
Very similar
Coffee Grounds
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Mayan Chocolate
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Connoisseur
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Terra Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shady Side
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shady Side
#5F4A39
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7A7851
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shady Side
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shady Side 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 Shady Side.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Shady Side — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shady Side have?
Shady Side 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 Shady Side in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shady Side from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shady Side are Ageless Bronze by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Grizzly Bear Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Half‐Caff by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shady Side'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 Shady Side?
Shady Side has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.6, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Shady Side's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.