Free Wheeling 2006-10A is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B09B8C, estimated LRV 35 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bidwell Brown from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #B09B8C · 2006-10A
Free Wheeling
35%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Free Wheeling Technical Profile
HEX Code#B09B8C
RGB176, 155, 140
Estimated LRV34.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar
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#B19C8F
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#B59F8F
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Colors That Work With Free Wheeling
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Free Wheeling
#B09B8C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAA85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Free Wheeling
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Free Wheeling Room Palettes
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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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Free Wheeling — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Free Wheeling have?
Free Wheeling by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Free Wheeling from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Free Wheeling are Bidwell Brown by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Dead Salmon by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Trusty Tan by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Free Wheeling'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 Free Wheeling?
Free Wheeling has a estimated lightness value of 34.6, 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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