Humboldt Earth 3003-9A is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #786557, LRV 14 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cameroon Bay from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #786557 · 3003-9A
Humboldt Earth
14%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Humboldt Earth Technical Profile
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Humboldt Earth in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Humboldt Earth in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparHumboldt Earth
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCameroon Bay
Cameroon Bay
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cobble Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Aged Bark
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Chalet
Behr
Nearly identical
Warrior
PPG
Nearly identical
Tyson Taupe
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cocoa
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cocoa Truffle
Kilz
Very similar
Coconut Grove
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pale Brown
RAL
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Humboldt Earth
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Humboldt Earth
#786557
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9A9668
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Humboldt Earth
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Humboldt Earth 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 Humboldt Earth.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Humboldt Earth — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Humboldt Earth have?
Humboldt Earth 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 Humboldt Earth in your own space before committing.
What colors match Humboldt Earth from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Humboldt Earth are Cameroon Bay by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Cobble Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Aged Bark by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Humboldt 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 Humboldt Earth?
Humboldt Earth has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.0, 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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