Ref. #4A3A39 · 8004-5G
Christmas Pudding
5%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Christmas Pudding Technical Profile
What color is Christmas Pudding? It's a dark warm neutral with the hex code #4A3A39. Colors similar to Christmas Pudding include Sherwin-Williams Bitter Chocolate, Behr Bear Rug, Behr Polished Leather. Christmas Pudding has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 5, Christmas Pudding creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Christmas Pudding pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Christmas Pudding
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Christmas Pudding
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Christmas Pudding
#4A3A39
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6D5D49
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Christmas Pudding
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Christmas Pudding 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 Christmas Pudding.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Christmas Pudding — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Christmas Pudding have?
Christmas Pudding by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Christmas Pudding from other brands?
The closest matches are Bitter Chocolate by Sherwin-Williams (#4D3C3C), Bear Rug by Behr (#453839), Polished Leather by Behr (#4C3D3F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Christmas Pudding?
Christmas Pudding has an LRV of 4.8, 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 Christmas Pudding's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.