Hunting Boots 1001-9A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #6A5F5B, estimated 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.
Valspar · #6A5F5B · 1001-9A
Hunting Boots
12%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Hunting Boots Technical Profile
HEX Code#6A5F5B
RGB106, 95, 91
Estimated LRV12.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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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#665D59
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Ashen
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#655C58
Close digital match
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#6E615F
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#6B625B
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#6A5D4D
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Colors That Work With Hunting Boots
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Hunting Boots from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hunting Boots are Oswego Tea by PPG (a close digital match), Ashen by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Browse Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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