Grecian Helmet 3006-9A is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #826D4F, LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Library Oak from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #826D4F · 3006-9A
Grecian Helmet
16%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Grecian Helmet Technical Profile
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Grecian Helmet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Grecian Helmet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparGrecian Helmet
Nearly identical
BehrLibrary Oak
Library Oak
Behr
Nearly identical
Ground Nutmeg
PPG
Nearly identical
Golden Freesia
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
To the Manor Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Silken Moss
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Golden Fressia
Vista Paint
Very similar
Thatch Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Alchemical Gold
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Leather Saddle
Kilz
Visible difference
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Grecian Helmet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Grecian Helmet
#826D4F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#979B69
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Grecian Helmet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Grecian Helmet 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 Grecian Helmet.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Grecian Helmet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Grecian Helmet have?
Grecian Helmet by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Grecian Helmet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Grecian Helmet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Grecian Helmet are Library Oak by Behr (a near-identical match), Ground Nutmeg by PPG (a near-identical match), Golden Freesia by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Grecian Helmet'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 Grecian Helmet?
Grecian Helmet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.2, 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 Grecian Helmet's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.