Ode to Joy 8004-20D is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #AC9C82, estimated LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fenland from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #AC9C82 · 8004-20D
Ode to Joy
34%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Ode to Joy Technical Profile
HEX Code#AC9C82
RGB172, 156, 130
Estimated LRV34.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Ode to Joy
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Fenland
Sherwin-Williams
#AC9D83
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Stony Creek
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#AC9A7E
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Tatami Mat
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#AE9C83
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#A7997F
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#AC9F89
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Colors That Work With Ode to Joy
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ode to Joy
#AC9C82
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ode to Joy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ode to Joy Room Palettes
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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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Ode to Joy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ode to Joy have?
Ode to Joy by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Ode to Joy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ode to Joy are Fenland by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Stony Creek by PPG (a close digital match), Tatami Mat by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ode to Joy'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 Ode to Joy?
Ode to Joy has a estimated lightness value of 34.2, 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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