Harvest Brown 6009-2 is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #605649, LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bad Hair Day from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #605649 · 6009-2
Harvest Brown
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Harvest Brown Technical Profile
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Harvest Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Harvest Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparHarvest Brown
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sBad Hair Day
Bad Hair Day
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Prospect
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ares Shadow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Chocolate Lab
PPG
Nearly identical
Treemoss
Behr
Nearly identical
Raw Cacao Bean
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Furlough
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
North Creek Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pearl Beige
RAL
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Muddy Paws
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Harvest Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Harvest Brown
#605649
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#818458
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Harvest Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Harvest Brown 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 Harvest Brown.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Harvest Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Harvest Brown have?
Harvest Brown 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 Harvest Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Harvest Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Harvest Brown are Bad Hair Day by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Prospect by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Ares Shadow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Harvest Brown'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 Harvest Brown?
Harvest Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.6, 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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