Simply Tan 8530 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #E3D1B1, estimated LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rub Elbows from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #E3D1B1 · 8530
Simply Tan
65%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Simply Tan Technical Profile
HEX Code#E3D1B1
RGB227, 209, 177
Estimated LRV65.1
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 Familyorange
BrandVista Paint
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Rub Elbows
Hirshfield's
#E2D0B0
Close digital match
Netsuke
Sherwin-Williams
#E0CFB0
Close digital match
Bisque Tan
Dunn-Edwards
#E5D2B0
Close digital match
Lady Finger
Benjamin Moore
#E0CFAF
Close digital match
Assateague Sand
PPG
#E1D0B2
Close digital match
Consommé
Valspar
#E5D1B0
Close digital match
Echoing Valley
Dutch Boy
#E0CFAD
Close digital match
Yellowstone
Behr
#E8D5B3
Close digital match
String
Farrow & Ball
#DDCDAE
Close digital match
Goldilocks
Kilz
#EAD2AA
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Colorhouse
#E1D6BB
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Colors That Work With Simply Tan
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Simply Tan
#E3D1B1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEB67C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Simply Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Simply Tan 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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Simply Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Simply Tan have?
Simply Tan by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Simply Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Simply Tan are Rub Elbows by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Netsuke by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Bisque Tan by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Simply Tan'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 Simply Tan?
Simply Tan has a estimated lightness value of 65.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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