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Ref. #69534C · 2010-9

Gardener's Soil

10%LRV Value
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Gardener's Soil 2010-9 is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #69534C, LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cup O Java from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Gardener's Soil Technical Profile

HEX Code#69534C
RGB105, 83, 76
LRV9.7
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar

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Gardener's Soil in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Gardener's Soil in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparGardener's Soil
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCup O Java

Cup O Java

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Bargeboard Brown

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Tonka Bean

Kilz

Nearly identical

Library Leather

Behr

Nearly identical

Bargeboard Brown

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Wild Buffalo

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Chestnut

PPG

Very similar

Plantation Shutters

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Heritage Brown

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Clay .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Pale Brown

RAL

Visible difference

Etruscan Red

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Gardener's Soil

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Gardener's Soil

#69534C

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8B7F5D

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Gardener's Soil

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Deeply Brown

Complement

Iron Creek

Gardener's Soil Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

White Pepper

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Fall Leaf

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Napa Dawn

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Lucky Clover

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Woodland Wildflower

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Blue Nebula

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Gardener's Soil.

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Valspar · 2002-9A

#6B524C

Cowboy Boots

Valspar · 2010-10

#65534A

Piano Brown

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#64514D

Soul Chocolate

Valspar · 2011-9

#6A4F48

Rue Bourbon

Valspar · 8004-9F

#6A5245

Brown Plum

Valspar · 1006-7A

#6E4D4C

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Midnight Clover

PPG · 1138-7

#3C574E

Country Faire

Dutch Boy · 329-3DB

#A9C0AD

Smoky Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 7604

#596E79

Carambola

Sherwin-Williams · 9667

#EFEBD1

Spring Forest

Vista Paint · 0738

#65906D

Inevitable

PPG · 10-24

#9DAAB9

Gardener's Soil — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Gardener's Soil have?
Gardener's Soil by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gardener's Soil in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gardener's Soil from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gardener's Soil are Cup O Java by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Bargeboard Brown by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Tonka Bean by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gardener's Soil'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 Gardener's Soil?
Gardener's Soil has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.7, 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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