Fudgecicle 2004-9C is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A58C7F, estimated LRV 28 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bush Buck from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #A58C7F · 2004-9C
Fudgecicle
28%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Fudgecicle Technical Profile
HEX Code#A58C7F
RGB165, 140, 127
Estimated LRV28.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandValspar
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#A28B80
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#A48D83
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#A68F80
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PPG
#A58F85
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Chocolate Powder
Sherwin-Williams
#A58C7B
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#A69081
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#A9907F
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#A08F85
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#B49D8D
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Colors That Work With Fudgecicle
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fudgecicle
#A58C7F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA785
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fudgecicle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fudgecicle 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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Fudgecicle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fudgecicle have?
Fudgecicle by Valspar has a neutral 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 Fudgecicle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fudgecicle are Bush Buck by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Bush Buck by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Baby Sprout by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Fudgecicle'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 Fudgecicle?
Fudgecicle has a estimated lightness value of 28.3, 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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