Ref. #AE6241 · K-608
Sunbaked Earth
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sunbaked Earth Technical Profile
What color is Sunbaked Earth? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #AE6241. Colors similar to Sunbaked Earth include MPC Eave Copper Met., Valspar Cinnamon Cake, Dunn-Edwards Georgia Clay. Sunbaked Earth has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 18, Sunbaked Earth creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Sunbaked Earth 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 Sunbaked Earth
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sunbaked Earth
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sunbaked Earth
#AE6241
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFA373
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sunbaked Earth
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sunbaked 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
Other Vista Paint colors close to Sunbaked Earth.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sunbaked Earth — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sunbaked Earth have?
Sunbaked Earth by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Sunbaked Earth from other brands?
The closest matches are Eave Copper Met. by MPC (#AB6545), Cinnamon Cake by Valspar (#A96245), Georgia Clay by Dunn-Edwards (#B06144). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sunbaked Earth?
Sunbaked Earth has an LRV of 18.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sunbaked Earth's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.