Dark Earth 3011-8 is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #6F5744, estimated LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cinnamon Crumble from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #6F5744 · 3011-8
Dark Earth
11%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Dark Earth Technical Profile
HEX Code#6F5744
RGB111, 87, 68
Estimated LRV10.6
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Cinnamon Crumble
Behr
#705742
Close digital match
Chocolate Truffle
PPG
#6F5746
Close digital match
Brown Tar
Benjamin Moore
#6F5541
Close digital match
Alpha Male
Hirshfield's
#715A45
Close digital match
Log Cabin
Dunn-Edwards
#705A46
Close digital match
Dapper
Vista Paint
#705B48
Close digital match
Pale Brown
RAL
#755C48
Close digital match
Coconut Husk
Sherwin-Williams
#70573F
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Dutch Boy
#70573F
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Colorhouse
#675544
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#7C644E
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Colors That Work With Dark Earth
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dark Earth
#6F5744
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8A875C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dark Earth
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dark Earth 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
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Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dark Earth — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dark Earth have?
Dark Earth 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 Dark Earth from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark Earth are Cinnamon Crumble by Behr (a close digital match), Chocolate Truffle by PPG (a close digital match), Brown Tar by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dark Earth'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 Dark Earth?
Dark Earth has a estimated lightness value of 10.6, 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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