Western Pursuit 8581 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #7C5539, LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Leather Work from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7C5539 · 8581
Western Pursuit
11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Western Pursuit Technical Profile
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Western Pursuit in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Western Pursuit in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintWestern Pursuit
Nearly identical
BehrLeather Work
Leather Work
Behr
Nearly identical
Maple
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Marsh Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Beige Brown
RAL
Nearly identical
Umber Rust
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Yule Log
Kilz
Very similar
Molasses
PPG
Very similar
Mover and Shaker
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Rodeo
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cowboy Hat
Valspar
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Western Pursuit
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Western Pursuit
#7C5539
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8E8A5A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Western Pursuit
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Western Pursuit 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 Western Pursuit.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Western Pursuit — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Western Pursuit have?
Western Pursuit 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 Western Pursuit in your own space before committing.
What colors match Western Pursuit from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Western Pursuit are Leather Work by Behr (a near-identical match), Maple by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Marsh Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Western Pursuit'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 Western Pursuit?
Western Pursuit has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.1, 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
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 Western Pursuit's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.