Ref. #B48A6B · C-155
Skinny Dip
29%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Skinny Dip Technical Profile
What color is Skinny Dip? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #B48A6B. Colors similar to Skinny Dip include Behr Sugar Maple, Hirshfield's Skinny Dip, Valspar Café Miel. Skinny Dip has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 29 gives Skinny Dip depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Skinny Dip 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 Skinny Dip
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Skinny Dip
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Skinny Dip
#B48A6B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAA85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Skinny Dip
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Skinny Dip 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 Skinny Dip.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Skinny Dip — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Skinny Dip have?
Skinny Dip by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Skinny Dip from other brands?
The closest matches are Sugar Maple by Behr (#B68C6E), Skinny Dip by Hirshfield's (#B58A6E), Café Miel by Valspar (#B48E6F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Skinny Dip?
Skinny Dip has an LRV of 28.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Skinny Dip's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.