Bayou Shade 6006-3C is a beige paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C7C3A4, LRV 54 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sea Glass from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C7C3A4 · 6006-3C
Bayou Shade
54%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Bayou Shade Technical Profile
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Bayou Shade in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bayou Shade in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBayou Shade
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSea Glass
Sea Glass
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Northern Landscape
PPG
Nearly identical
Lichen Stone
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Essential Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Marrett Apple
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Garden Hedge
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Willowed Tree
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
California Avocado
Kilz
Very similar
Recycled Glass
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Glass .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pebble Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bayou Shade
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bayou Shade
#C7C3A4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9EAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bayou Shade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bayou Shade 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 Bayou Shade.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bayou Shade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bayou Shade have?
Bayou Shade by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bayou Shade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bayou Shade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bayou Shade are Sea Glass by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Northern Landscape by PPG (a near-identical match), Lichen Stone by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bayou Shade'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 Bayou Shade?
Bayou Shade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Bayou Shade's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.