Journey 6010-1 is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #595048, estimated LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Haberdashery from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #595048 · 6010-1
Journey
8%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Journey Technical Profile
HEX Code#595048
RGB89, 80, 72
Estimated LRV8.3
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Haberdashery
Dunn-Edwards
#5B524A
Close digital match
Willow
Benjamin Moore
#574F49
Close digital match
Shadow Wood
Behr
#5E534A
Close digital match
Cabin Fever
PPG
#5E5349
Close digital match
Wildwood
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#5E5449
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Wildwood
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#60554C
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Tungsten
Sherwin-Williams
#584E41
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Charred
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#514A41
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#504A43
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Nourish .05
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#53453C
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Tanner's Brown
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#4D4746
Visible digital difference
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#6A5D4D
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Colors That Work With Journey
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Journey
#595048
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F7E55
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Journey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Journey 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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Journey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Journey have?
Journey 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 Journey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Journey are Haberdashery by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Willow by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Shadow Wood by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Journey'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 Journey?
Journey has a estimated lightness value of 8.3, 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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