Ref. #C2874D · 3010-5
Fancy Suede
29%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Fancy Suede Technical Profile
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.
Colors Similar to Fancy Suede
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Rookwood Amber
Sherwin-Williams
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
Orange Gold Met.
MPC
Nearly identical
Butter Rum
Behr
Very similar
Ginger Spice
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fancy Suede
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Fancy Suede.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fancy Suede — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fancy Suede have?
Fancy Suede by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Fancy Suede from other brands?
The closest matches are Rookwood Amber by Sherwin-Williams (#C08650), Tassel by Sherwin-Williams (#C6884A), Butterscotch Glaze by Hirshfield's (#C48446). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Fancy Suede?
Fancy Suede has an LRV of 29.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.