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Hazy Earth

47%LRV Value
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Hazy Earth 8004-18C is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CBB393, LRV 47 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tropical Tan from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Hazy Earth Technical Profile

HEX Code#CBB393
RGB203, 179, 147
LRV47.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar

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Hazy Earth in Every Brand

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

ValsparHazy Earth
Nearly identical
BehrTropical Tan

Tropical Tan

Behr

Nearly identical

Fairway Oaks

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

New Potato

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Whole Wheat

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Satin Gold

PPG

Nearly identical

High Noon

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Only Yesterday

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Persian Fable

Vista Paint

Very similar

Tea With Cream

Kilz

Very similar

Metal .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

Cord

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Hazy Earth

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Hazy Earth

#CBB393

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ABAE84

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Hazy Earth

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Spring Wheat

Complement

Lazy Day

Hazy Earth Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Thai Basil

Pop

Caramel Toffee

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Alpine Top

Pop

Bravo!

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Low Tide

Pop

Pat-a-Pep

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Hazy Earth.

Pale Powder

Valspar · 3001-8A

#CCAF98

Maple Leaf

Valspar · 2008-8B

#CEB499

Warm Buff

Valspar · 3002-10A

#D1B796

Dining Room Gold

Valspar · 3006-8A

#CFB78B

Cosy Chair

Valspar · 2007-8A

#D1AA8A

Fiddlesticks

Valspar · 8004-17D

#C9AA87

More neutral colors from other brands

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

Townsend Harbor Brown

Benjamin Moore · HC-64

#644644

Tranquil Aqua

Sherwin-Williams · 7611

#7C9AA0

Scandinavian Sky

PPG · 1149-3

#C2D3D6

Midnight Clover

PPG · 1138-7

#3C574E

Country Faire

Dutch Boy · 329-3DB

#A9C0AD

Smoky Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 7604

#596E79

Hazy Earth — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Hazy Earth have?
Hazy Earth 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 Hazy Earth in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hazy Earth from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hazy Earth are Tropical Tan by Behr (a near-identical match), Fairway Oaks by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Bluffs by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hazy Earth'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 Hazy Earth?
Hazy Earth has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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