Porch Step 3011-9 is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #615C59, estimated LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tobacco Incense from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #615C59 · 3011-9
Porch Step
11%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Porch Step Technical Profile
HEX Code#615C59
RGB97, 92, 89
Estimated LRV10.9
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 Familygray
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Tobacco Incense
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#615D5A
Close digital match
Intellectual
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#605C5A
Close digital match
Stone's Throw
PPG
#605C58
Close digital match
Smokescreen
Vista Paint
#5F5855
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Softened Coal
Dutch Boy
#65615E
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Smokescreen
Hirshfield's
#5E5755
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Ironclad
Sherwin-Williams
#615C55
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Space
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#625D5E
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Benjamin Moore
#585654
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Visible digital difference
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#6C6960
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Colors That Work With Porch Step
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Porch Step
#615C59
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8E885F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Porch Step
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Porch Step 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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Porch Step — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Porch Step have?
Porch Step by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Porch Step from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Porch Step are Tobacco Incense by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Intellectual by Behr (a close digital match), Stone's Throw by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Porch Step'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 Porch Step?
Porch Step has a estimated lightness value of 10.9, 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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