Cowboy Suede 2011-6 is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #7C5244, estimated LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ancho Pepper from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #7C5244 · 2011-6
Cowboy Suede
11%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cowboy Suede Technical Profile
HEX Code#7C5244
RGB124, 82, 68
Estimated LRV10.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Cowboy Suede
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cowboy Suede
#7C5244
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#928661
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cowboy Suede
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cowboy Suede 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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Cowboy Suede — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cowboy Suede have?
Cowboy Suede by Valspar has a warm (golden) 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 Cowboy Suede from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cowboy Suede are Ancho Pepper by Behr (a close digital match), Cellar Door by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Espresso by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cowboy Suede'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 Cowboy Suede?
Cowboy Suede has a estimated lightness value of 10.7, 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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Why Cowboy Suede's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.