Caramelized Onion 2008-9B is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #937F6C, estimated LRV 23 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sofisticata from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #937F6C · 2008-9B
Caramelized Onion
23%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Caramelized Onion Technical Profile
HEX Code#937F6C
RGB147, 127, 108
Estimated LRV22.5
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 Familybrown
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Caramelized Onion
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Caramelized Onion
#937F6C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Caramelized Onion
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Caramelized Onion 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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Caramelized Onion — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caramelized Onion have?
Caramelized Onion by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown 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 Caramelized Onion from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caramelized Onion are Sofisticata by Behr (a close digital match), Sofisticata by Behr (a close digital match), Sturdy Brown by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Caramelized Onion'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 Caramelized Onion?
Caramelized Onion has a estimated lightness value of 22.5, 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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