Caraway Shield 6008-4B is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A2936F, LRV 30 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gristmill from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A2936F · 6008-4B
Caraway Shield
30%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Caraway Shield Technical Profile
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Caraway Shield in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Caraway Shield in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparCaraway Shield
Nearly identical
PPGGristmill
Gristmill
PPG
Nearly identical
Caraway
Behr
Nearly identical
Basket Weaving
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bronze Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Rattan Palm
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
At Home with Nature
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Green Sleeves
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Green Sleeves
Vista Paint
Very similar
Stone .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Winter Grass
Kilz
Very similar
Grey Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Caraway Shield
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Caraway Shield
#A2936F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Caraway Shield
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Caraway Shield 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 Caraway Shield.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Caraway Shield — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caraway Shield have?
Caraway Shield by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Caraway Shield in your own space before committing.
What colors match Caraway Shield from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caraway Shield are Gristmill by PPG (a near-identical match), Caraway by Behr (a near-identical match), Saddle Soap by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Caraway Shield'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 Caraway Shield?
Caraway Shield has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Caraway Shield's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.