Komodo 8002-22G is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #9B6A13, estimated LRV 17 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mayan Gold from Behr (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #9B6A13 · 8002-22G
Komodo
17%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Komodo Technical Profile
HEX Code#9B6A13
RGB155, 106, 19
Estimated LRV17.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Komodo
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Komodo
#9B6A13
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#97A53C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Komodo
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Komodo 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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Komodo — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Komodo have?
Komodo by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Komodo from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Komodo are Mayan Gold by Behr (a very close match), Goldenrod Tea by Behr (a very close match), Alloy Bronze by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Komodo'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 Komodo?
Komodo has a estimated lightness value of 17.3, 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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Why Komodo's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.