Ref. #AB6A50 · 2004-5A
Bear Claw
20%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Bear Claw Technical Profile
What color is Bear Claw? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #AB6A50. Colors similar to Bear Claw include Sherwin-Williams Cavern Clay, Kilz Penny Luck, Kilz Spicy Twist. Bear Claw has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 20, Bear Claw creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Bear Claw pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Bear Claw
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bear Claw
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Bear Claw.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bear Claw — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bear Claw have?
Bear Claw by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Bear Claw from other brands?
The closest matches are Cavern Clay by Sherwin-Williams (#AC6B53), Penny Luck by Kilz (#AD6A53), Spicy Twist by Kilz (#AD6A53). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Bear Claw?
Bear Claw has an LRV of 19.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Bear Claw's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.