Boston Legacy 2005-9A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #6B5950, estimated 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.
Valspar · #6B5950 · 2005-9A
Boston Legacy
11%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Boston Legacy Technical Profile
HEX Code#6B5950
RGB107, 89, 80
Estimated LRV10.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Boston Legacy
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Boston Legacy
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Boston Legacy Room Palettes
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Boston Legacy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Boston Legacy are Wood Grain Brown by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Deeply Brown by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Museum by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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