Waxen Moon 0921 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #B0823F, LRV 26 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bronzed Tan from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B0823F · 0921
Waxen Moon
26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Waxen Moon Technical Profile
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Waxen Moon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Waxen Moon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintWaxen Moon
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyBronzed Tan
Bronzed Tan
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Waxen Moon
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Caramel Corn
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Golden Rice
Behr
Nearly identical
Nankeen
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pumpkin Squash
Valspar
Nearly identical
Walnut Shell
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Fall Leaf
Kilz
Very similar
Butterscotch Ripple
PPG
Very similar
Grain .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Honey Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Waxen Moon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Waxen Moon
#B0823F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAB072
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Waxen Moon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Waxen Moon 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 Waxen Moon.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Waxen Moon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Waxen Moon have?
Waxen Moon 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 Waxen Moon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Waxen Moon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Waxen Moon are Bronzed Tan by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Waxen Moon by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Unforgettably Gold by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Waxen Moon'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 Waxen Moon?
Waxen Moon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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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 Waxen Moon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.