Magic Lamp 3005-9A is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #947952, LRV 21 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bourbon Sweet Tea from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #947952 · 3005-9A
Magic Lamp
21%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Magic Lamp Technical Profile
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Magic Lamp in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Magic Lamp in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparMagic Lamp
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBourbon Sweet Tea
Bourbon Sweet Tea
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Olive Tree
PPG
Nearly identical
Safari Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Crown'S Nest
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Caramel
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Shaker Peg
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Rutherford
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Golden Freesia
Vista Paint
Very similar
Gingerbread
Kilz
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Magic Lamp
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Magic Lamp
#947952
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FA376
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Magic Lamp
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Magic Lamp 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 Magic Lamp.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Magic Lamp — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Magic Lamp have?
Magic Lamp 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 Magic Lamp in your own space before committing.
What colors match Magic Lamp from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Magic Lamp are Bourbon Sweet Tea by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Olive Tree by PPG (a near-identical match), Tweed by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Magic Lamp'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 Magic Lamp?
Magic Lamp has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.6, 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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