Ref. #9F7111 · 8002-23G
Brazen
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brazen Technical Profile
What color is Brazen? It's a deep warm yellow with the hex code #9F7111. Colors similar to Brazen include Behr Medieval Gold, Behr Victorian Gold, Behr Goldenrod Tea. Brazen has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 19, Brazen creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Brazen reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Brazen
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Medieval Gold
Behr
Very similar
Golden Bark
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Caterpillar Yellow
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sconce Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Hearth Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Golden Mist
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Rich And Rare
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Honey Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brazen
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brazen
#9F7111
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#95A83B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brazen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brazen 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 Brazen.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brazen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brazen have?
Brazen by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Brazen from other brands?
The closest matches are Medieval Gold by Behr (#A47526), Victorian Gold by Behr (#97710E), Goldenrod Tea by Behr (#956E1C). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Brazen?
Brazen has an LRV of 19.2, 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 Brazen's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.