Hunting Boots 1001-9A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #6A5F5B, LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Oswego Tea from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6A5F5B · 1001-9A
Hunting Boots
12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Hunting Boots Technical Profile
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Hunting Boots in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hunting Boots in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparHunting Boots
Nearly identical
PPGOswego Tea
Oswego Tea
PPG
Nearly identical
Ashen
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Browse Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Back Stage
Behr
Very similar
Louisiana Mud
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Muddy Paws
Kilz
Very similar
Mohawk Valley
Vista Paint
Very similar
Coachman's Cape
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Smokescreen
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hunting Boots
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hunting Boots
#6A5F5B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#958963
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hunting Boots
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hunting Boots 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 Hunting Boots.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hunting Boots — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hunting Boots have?
Hunting Boots by Valspar has a warm (golden) 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 Hunting Boots in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hunting Boots from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hunting Boots are Oswego Tea by PPG (a near-identical match), Ashen by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Browse Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hunting Boots'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 Hunting Boots?
Hunting Boots has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Hunting Boots's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.