Mocha Syrup 3002-9B is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #92785E, estimated LRV 20 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hat Box Brown from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #92785E · 3002-9B
Mocha Syrup
20%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Mocha Syrup Technical Profile
HEX Code#92785E
RGB146, 120, 94
Estimated LRV20.4
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 Familybrown
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Mocha Syrup
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hat Box Brown
PPG
#8F775D
Close digital match
Palomino
Vista Paint
#937A62
Close digital match
Carved Wood
Dunn-Edwards
#937A62
Close digital match
Palomino
Hirshfield's
#937860
Close digital match
Cowboy Boots
Dutch Boy
#92775F
Close digital match
Portabello
Sherwin-Williams
#947A62
Close digital match
Raleigh Sorrel
Benjamin Moore
#8F765A
Close digital match
Shaved Chocolate
Behr
#917358
Similar digital color
Gingerbread
Kilz
#9E7D5E
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Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
#827462
Visible digital difference
Brown Beige
RAL
#8A6642
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Mocha Syrup
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mocha Syrup
#92785E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7A77C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mocha Syrup
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mocha Syrup 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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Mocha Syrup — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mocha Syrup have?
Mocha Syrup by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown 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 Mocha Syrup from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mocha Syrup are Hat Box Brown by PPG (a close digital match), Palomino by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Carved Wood by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Mocha Syrup'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 Mocha Syrup?
Mocha Syrup has a estimated lightness value of 20.4, 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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