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Fancy Suede

29%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Fancy Suede 3010-5 is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C2874D, LRV 29 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rookwood Amber from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Fancy Suede Technical Profile

HEX Code#C2874D
RGB194, 135, 77
LRV29.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familybrown
BrandValspar

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Fancy Suede in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Fancy Suede in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparFancy Suede
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRookwood Amber

Rookwood Amber

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Butter Rum

Behr

Nearly identical

Butterscotch Glaze

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Butterscotch Glaze

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Golden Sunrise

Kilz

Nearly identical

Venetian Gold

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Ginger Spice

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Bar of Gold

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Broomstick

PPG

Very similar

Clay .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Fancy Suede

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Fancy Suede

#C2874D

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B7B77B

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Fancy Suede

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Fancy Suede

Complement

Bright Prelude Blue

Fancy Suede Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Warm Fog

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Caramel Cream

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Brushed Lavender

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Gamma Green

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Woodland Wildflower

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Blue Burst

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Fancy Suede.

Shetland

Valspar · 8002-18E

#C38B4C

Canyon Sun

Valspar · 3001-5A

#C78351

Amber Sienna

Valspar · 3003-5A

#BA854D

Pronghorn

Valspar · 3002-5A

#BF8655

Gingerbread

Valspar · 8002-22E

#C1904C

Garden Ochre

Valspar · 3005-5A

#B7874C

More brown colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Brick Orange

Dutch Boy · 7476

#C27654

Christmas Ornament

Vista Paint · 0186

#6B5848

Film Noir

Vista Paint · 0144

#463730

Light Roast

Vista Paint · 8654

#715A50

Yule Log

Kilz · LC290-02

#7C5641

Audrey'S Auburn

PPG · 50YR 16/127

#856A61

Fancy Suede — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Fancy Suede have?
Fancy Suede by Valspar has a warm (golden) 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 Fancy Suede in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fancy Suede from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fancy Suede are Rookwood Amber by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Tassel by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Butter Rum by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fancy 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 Fancy Suede?
Fancy Suede has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.3, 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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