Brown Plum 1006-7A is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #6E4D4C, estimated LRV 9 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is County Road from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #6E4D4C · 1006-7A
Brown Plum
9%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Brown Plum Technical Profile
HEX Code#6E4D4C
RGB110, 77, 76
Estimated LRV9.1
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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 Familyneutral
BrandValspar
Test it in your room
Place physical samples beside your flooring and trim. Check them in daylight and with your evening lights before buying paint.
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Compare alternatives to Brown Plum
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
County Road
Dutch Boy
#74504E
Close digital match
Chocolate Eclair
PPG
#674848
Similar digital color
Outer Boundary
Dunn-Edwards
#654846
Similar digital color
Terrace Brown
Behr
#74534E
Similar digital color
Bison Brown
Benjamin Moore
#674C48
Similar digital color
Evolution
Vista Paint
#764F52
Similar digital color
Madder
Hirshfield's
#754C50
Similar digital color
Carriage Door
Sherwin-Williams
#6E423E
Similar digital color
Preference Red
Farrow & Ball
#6D4247
Similar digital color
Tonka Bean
Kilz
#654F48
Visible digital difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
#6F595D
Visible digital difference
Chestnut Brown
RAL
#633A34
Visible digital difference
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Generated palette previews
Colors That Work With Brown Plum
These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brown Plum
#6E4D4C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8E785F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brown Plum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brown Plum 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 Brown Plum.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brown Plum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brown Plum have?
Brown Plum by Valspar has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Brown Plum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Plum are County Road by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Chocolate Eclair by PPG (a very close match), Wild Cranberry by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Brown Plum'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 Brown Plum?
Brown Plum has a estimated lightness value of 9.1, 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.
Explore More with Brown Plum
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 Brown Plum's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.