Bear Claw 2004-5A is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #AB6A50, 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.
Ref. #AB6A50 · 2004-5A
Bear Claw
20%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Bear Claw Technical Profile
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Bear Claw in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bear Claw in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBear Claw
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsCavern Clay
Cavern Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Spicy Twist
Kilz
Nearly identical
Audubon Russet
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ruddy Oak
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Rustic Hills
Vista Paint
Very similar
Orange Flambe
Behr
Very similar
Copper Beech
PPG
Very similar
Sizzling Hot
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Brandi-Ed Orange
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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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 sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bear Claw in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bear Claw from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bear Claw are Cavern Clay by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Spicy Twist by Kilz (a near-identical match), Penny Luck by Kilz (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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.