Ref. #A37255 · K-1065
Terrific Tan
21%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Terrific Tan Technical Profile
What color is Terrific Tan? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #A37255. Colors similar to Terrific Tan include Hirshfield's Dodge Pole, PPG Red Rock Falls, Benjamin Moore Brentwood. Terrific Tan has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 21, Terrific Tan 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, Terrific Tan 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 Terrific Tan
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Terrific Tan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Terrific Tan
#A37255
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABA580
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Terrific Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Terrific 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
Similar Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Terrific Tan.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Terrific Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Terrific Tan have?
Terrific Tan by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Terrific Tan from other brands?
The closest matches are Dodge Pole by Hirshfield's (#A37355), Red Rock Falls by PPG (#A27253), Brentwood by Benjamin Moore (#A1735A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Terrific Tan?
Terrific Tan has an LRV of 20.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Terrific Tan's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.