Mocha Syrup 3002-9B is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #92785E, 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.
Ref. #92785E · 3002-9B
Mocha Syrup
20%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mocha Syrup Technical Profile
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Mocha Syrup in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mocha Syrup in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparMocha Syrup
Nearly identical
PPGHat Box Brown
Hat Box Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Palomino
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Carved Wood
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Palomino
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cowboy Boots
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Portabello
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Raleigh Sorrel
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Shaved Chocolate
Behr
Very similar
Gingerbread
Kilz
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mocha Syrup
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Mocha Syrup.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mocha Syrup in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mocha Syrup from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mocha Syrup are Hat Box Brown by PPG (a near-identical match), Palomino by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Carved Wood by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Mocha Syrup's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.