Wild Mushroom 8472 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #A8A196, estimated LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is River Reflections from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #A8A196 · 8472
Wild Mushroom
36%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Wild Mushroom Technical Profile
HEX Code#A8A196
RGB168, 161, 150
Estimated LRV36.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint
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River Reflections
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#A7A094
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Fawn Brindle
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#A7A094
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True Taupewood
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#A8A095
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Graceful Gray
Valspar
#A8A298
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#A6A096
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Dunn-Edwards
#A69F93
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Poised Neutral
Dutch Boy
#A8A093
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Mocha Mousse
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#A99F94
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Driftwood Grey
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#A29D92
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Colors That Work With Wild Mushroom
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wild Mushroom
#A8A196
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wild Mushroom
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wild Mushroom 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
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Wild Mushroom — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wild Mushroom have?
Wild Mushroom by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Wild Mushroom from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wild Mushroom are River Reflections by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Fawn Brindle by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), True Taupewood by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Wild Mushroom'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 Wild Mushroom?
Wild Mushroom has a estimated lightness value of 36.0, 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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