Boston Legacy 2005-9A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #6B5950, LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wood Grain Brown from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6B5950 · 2005-9A
Boston Legacy
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Boston Legacy Technical Profile
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Boston Legacy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Boston Legacy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBoston Legacy
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreWood Grain Brown
Wood Grain Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Deeply Brown
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Museum
Behr
Nearly identical
Bargeboard Brown
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Chocolate Chunk
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Bargeboard Brown
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Chocolate Torte
Kilz
Very similar
Caramelized Walnut
PPG
Very similar
Homestead Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pale Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Boston Legacy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Boston Legacy
#6B5950
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8F875F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Boston Legacy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Boston Legacy 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 Boston Legacy.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Boston Legacy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Boston Legacy have?
Boston Legacy by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Boston Legacy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Boston Legacy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Boston Legacy are Wood Grain Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Deeply Brown by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Museum by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Boston Legacy'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 Boston Legacy?
Boston Legacy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.8, 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 Boston Legacy's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.