Dark Toast 3001-9B is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #947964, LRV 21 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Llama Wool from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #947964 · 3001-9B
Dark Toast
21%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dark Toast Technical Profile
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Dark Toast in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dark Toast in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparDark Toast
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsLlama Wool
Llama Wool
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Spanish Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Elm Wood
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Palomino
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Palomino
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Carved Wood
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Coconut Shell
Behr
Very similar
Chocolate Moment
PPG
Very similar
Gingerbread
Kilz
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dark Toast
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dark Toast
#947964
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABA880
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dark Toast
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dark Toast 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 Dark Toast.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dark Toast — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dark Toast have?
Dark Toast 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 Dark Toast in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dark Toast from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark Toast are Llama Wool by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Spanish Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Down Home by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dark Toast'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 Toast?
Dark Toast has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dark Toast's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.