Ref. #C2874D · 3010-5
What color is Fancy Suede? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #C2874D. Colors similar to Fancy Suede include Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Amber, Sherwin-Williams Tassel, Hirshfield's Butterscotch Glaze. Fancy Suede has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 29 gives Fancy Suede depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Fancy Suede 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.
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Sherwin-Williams
Hirshfield's
Vista Paint
Kilz
Benjamin Moore
MPC
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Side Walls
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Accent Wall
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
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Trim & Molding
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Other Valspar colors close to Fancy Suede.
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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 Fancy Suede's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.