Swatchd
Sign inGet started
HeritageSouth-Facing

Mission Hills

Behr · UL170-3

The Analysis

Mission Hills is a grounded, mid-toned tan that absorbs some light rather than reflecting it, creating a cozy and enclosed feeling. With an LRV of 34.78, it leans darker than a standard neutral, which makes large rooms feel more intimate and smaller rooms feel somewhat snug.

This shade works best as a main wall color in rooms intended for relaxation, like dens or bedrooms. It provides a warm, neutral foundation that allows your furniture and art to take center stage without competing for attention.

LRV 35

History & Origin

Mission Hills aligns with the Heritage aesthetic, drawing inspiration from the warm, sun-baked earth tones found in Craftsman and Spanish Colonial architecture. It avoids the clinical feel of modern greys, leaning into a more timeless, organic look.

Undertonewarm
FamilyYellow

How to Use It

Pair this color with warm wood tones like walnut or oak and matte black hardware to highlight its earthy undertones. It performs best in well-lit spaces where it can show off its richness rather than falling flat into a muddy brown.

The Mood

This color provides a consistent, earthy backdrop that feels stable and reliable. It is a restful choice for living areas where you want to avoid the glare of stark white walls, promoting a calm and focused environment.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

Brand Matches

Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.

  • CASHMERE

    Jotun · 10683

  • Plush Tan

    Valspar · V134-1

  • Salisbury Stones 2

    Dulux

  • Coffeehouse Tan

    Benjamin Moore · CW-130

  • Craft Brown

    Behr · HDC-AC-12

  • Great Plains Gold

    Benjamin Moore · 1077

Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

  • Natural
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening
  • Overcast
  • 2700K
  • 3500K
  • 4000K
  • 5500K