Fruitwood 1006-7B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #926C6D, estimated LRV 18 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smokey Claret Mauve from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #926C6D · 1006-7B
Fruitwood
18%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Fruitwood Technical Profile
HEX Code#926C6D
RGB146, 108, 109
Estimated LRV17.9
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Smokey Claret Mauve
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#906C6E
Close digital match
Homestead Red
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#986E6E
Close digital match
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#996C6E
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#9A6F70
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#8C6D6D
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Colors That Work With Fruitwood
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fruitwood
#926C6D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9784
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fruitwood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fruitwood 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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Fruitwood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fruitwood have?
Fruitwood by Valspar has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray 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 Fruitwood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fruitwood are Smokey Claret Mauve by PPG (a close digital match), Homestead Red by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Mauve-A-Lish by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Fruitwood'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 Fruitwood?
Fruitwood has a estimated lightness value of 17.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Fruitwood's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.