Garden Walk 3010-9 is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #6C5F56, LRV 12 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Homestead Brown from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6C5F56 · 3010-9
Garden Walk
12%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Garden Walk Technical Profile
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Garden Walk in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Garden Walk in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparGarden Walk
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsHomestead Brown
Homestead Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Three Bears
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tyson Taupe
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Thundering
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Museum
Behr
Nearly identical
Introspective
PPG
Very similar
Muddy Paws
Kilz
Very similar
Middlebury Brown
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Tyson Taupe
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Garden Walk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Garden Walk
#6C5F56
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#938F62
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Garden Walk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Garden Walk 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 Garden Walk.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Garden Walk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Garden Walk have?
Garden Walk by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Garden Walk in your own space before committing.
What colors match Garden Walk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Garden Walk are Homestead Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Three Bears by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Tyson Taupe by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Garden Walk'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 Garden Walk?
Garden Walk has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Garden Walk's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.