Roasted Sepia 6006-2C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #645B4F, LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Downing to Earth from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #645B4F · 6006-2C
Roasted Sepia
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Roasted Sepia Technical Profile
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Roasted Sepia in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Roasted Sepia in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparRoasted Sepia
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsDowning to Earth
Downing to Earth
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cedar Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Ares Shadow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Prospect
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
North Creek Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Thundering
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Very similar
Wildwood
Vista Paint
Very similar
Swiss Brown
Behr
Very similar
Muddy Paws
Kilz
Very similar
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Roasted Sepia
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Roasted Sepia
#645B4F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#878A5C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Roasted Sepia
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Roasted Sepia 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 Roasted Sepia.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Roasted Sepia — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Roasted Sepia have?
Roasted Sepia by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Roasted Sepia in your own space before committing.
What colors match Roasted Sepia from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Roasted Sepia are Downing to Earth by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Cedar Brown by PPG (a near-identical match), Wild Truffle by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Roasted Sepia'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 Roasted Sepia?
Roasted Sepia has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.8, 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 Roasted Sepia's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.