Fancy Suede 3010-5 is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C2874D, estimated 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.
Valspar · #C2874D · 3010-5
Fancy Suede
29%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Fancy Suede Technical Profile
HEX Code#C2874D
RGB194, 135, 77
Estimated LRV29.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Fancy Suede
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fancy Suede
#C2874D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7B77B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Fancy 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Fancy Suede from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fancy Suede are Rookwood Amber by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Tassel by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Butter Rum by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Fancy Suede's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.