Caraway Shield 6008-4B is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A2936F, estimated LRV 30 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gristmill from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #A2936F · 6008-4B
Caraway Shield
30%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Caraway Shield Technical Profile
HEX Code#A2936F
RGB162, 147, 111
Estimated LRV29.7
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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#A29371
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#A19473
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#9E8E6C
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#A39776
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#A19675
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Colors That Work With Caraway Shield
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Caraway Shield from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caraway Shield are Gristmill by PPG (a close digital match), Caraway by Behr (a close digital match), Saddle Soap by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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