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.
Ref. #69534C · 2010-9
Gardener's Soil
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gardener's Soil Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Gardener's Soil 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 Gardener's Soil.
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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