Soul of the Earth 8597 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #714C3B, LRV 9 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Adirondack Brown from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #714C3B · 8597
Soul of the Earth
9%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Soul of the Earth Technical Profile
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Soul of the Earth in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soul of the Earth in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintSoul of the Earth
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreAdirondack Brown
Adirondack Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bird House Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Coffee Shop
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Traditional Leather
Behr
Nearly identical
Pinecone Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Ancient Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Rich Mocha
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Brevity Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cowboy Suede
Valspar
Very similar
Beige Brown
RAL
Very similar
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soul of the Earth
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soul of the Earth
#714C3B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#867E59
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soul of the Earth
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soul of the Earth 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
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Soul of the Earth — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soul of the Earth have?
Soul of the Earth by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) 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 Soul of the Earth in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soul of the Earth from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soul of the Earth are Adirondack Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Mocha Madness by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soul of the Earth'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 Soul of the Earth?
Soul of the Earth has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.0, 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 Soul of the Earth's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.