Navajo Horizon 2003-9C is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A3887C, LRV 27 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Porcini Mushroom from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A3887C · 2003-9C
Navajo Horizon
27%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Navajo Horizon Technical Profile
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Navajo Horizon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Navajo Horizon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparNavajo Horizon
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsPorcini Mushroom
Porcini Mushroom
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Velvety Chestnut
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Baby Sprout
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Spiced Cocoa
Kilz
Nearly identical
Baby Sprout
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cougar Brown
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Tribal Pottery
Behr
Very similar
Rowhouse Brown
PPG
Very similar
Plummet Plum
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Navajo Horizon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Navajo Horizon
#A3887C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA685
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Navajo Horizon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Navajo Horizon 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 Navajo Horizon.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Navajo Horizon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Navajo Horizon have?
Navajo Horizon by Valspar has a warm (golden) 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 Navajo Horizon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Navajo Horizon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Navajo Horizon are Porcini Mushroom by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Velvety Chestnut by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Baby Sprout by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Navajo Horizon'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 Navajo Horizon?
Navajo Horizon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Navajo Horizon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.