Autumn Surprise 3011-5 is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #9D6C40, LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fallen Leaf from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9D6C40 · 3011-5
Autumn Surprise
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Autumn Surprise Technical Profile
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Autumn Surprise in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Autumn Surprise in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparAutumn Surprise
Nearly identical
Vista PaintFallen Leaf
Fallen Leaf
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Castellina
Behr
Nearly identical
Autumn Bark
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Coppertone
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Apple Butter
PPG
Very similar
Flea Market
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
El Caramelo
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
English Bartlett
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Hound Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Autumn Surprise
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Autumn Surprise
#9D6C40
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6A46A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Autumn Surprise
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Autumn Surprise 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Autumn Surprise.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Autumn Surprise — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Autumn Surprise have?
Autumn Surprise by Valspar 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 Autumn Surprise in your own space before committing.
What colors match Autumn Surprise from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Autumn Surprise are Fallen Leaf by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Castellina by Behr (a near-identical match), Autumn Bark by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Autumn Surprise'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 Autumn Surprise?
Autumn Surprise has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.3, 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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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 Autumn Surprise's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.