Prairie Path 3006-9B is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #9A8668, LRV 25 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Free Spirit from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9A8668 · 3006-9B
Prairie Path
25%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Prairie Path Technical Profile
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Prairie Path in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Prairie Path in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparPrairie Path
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreFree Spirit
Free Spirit
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dark Legacy Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Distant Land
Behr
Nearly identical
Sawdust
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Mountain Meadow
Dutch Boy
Very similar
African Plain
Vista Paint
Very similar
Tuscan Mosaic
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Historic Town
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Roasted Mushroom
Kilz
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Prairie Path
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Prairie Path
#9A8668
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Prairie Path
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Prairie Path 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 Prairie Path.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Prairie Path — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Prairie Path have?
Prairie Path 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 Prairie Path in your own space before committing.
What colors match Prairie Path from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Prairie Path are Free Spirit by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Jamesboro Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Elk Horn by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Prairie Path'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 Prairie Path?
Prairie Path has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Prairie Path's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.