Bear Claw 2004-5A is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #AB6A50, estimated LRV 20 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cavern Clay from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #AB6A50 · 2004-5A
Bear Claw
20%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Bear Claw Technical Profile
HEX Code#AB6A50
RGB171, 106, 80
Estimated LRV19.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandValspar
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#AC6B53
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Colors That Work With Bear Claw
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bear Claw
#AB6A50
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEA480
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bear Claw
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bear Claw 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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Bear Claw — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bear Claw have?
Bear Claw by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown 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 Bear Claw from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bear Claw are Cavern Clay by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Spicy Twist by Kilz (a close digital match), Penny Luck by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Bear Claw'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 Bear Claw?
Bear Claw has a estimated lightness value of 19.5, 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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Why Bear Claw's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.