Harvest Brown 6009-2 is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #605649, estimated 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.
Valspar · #605649 · 6009-2
Harvest Brown
10%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Harvest Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#605649
RGB96, 86, 73
Estimated LRV9.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Harvest Brown
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Bad Hair Day
Hirshfield's
#605547
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Prospect
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#62584B
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Ares Shadow
Vista Paint
#5E5446
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Chocolate Lab
PPG
#63594B
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Treemoss
Behr
#5E5445
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Raw Cacao Bean
Dunn-Edwards
#655A4C
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Furlough
Dutch Boy
#605544
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North Creek Brown
Benjamin Moore
#665A4B
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Pearl Beige
RAL
#6A5D4D
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#675544
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#5C594B
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#6B625A
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Colors That Work With Harvest Brown
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Harvest Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Harvest Brown are Bad Hair Day by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Prospect by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Ares Shadow by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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