Safari Beige 6006-2B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #8A7E70, LRV 22 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Habitat from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8A7E70 · 6006-2B
Safari Beige
22%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Safari Beige Technical Profile
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Safari Beige in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Safari Beige in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSafari Beige
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsHabitat
Habitat
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Seasoned Wood
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Porcini
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ghost Ship
PPG
Nearly identical
Road Less Traveled
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mocha Accent
Behr
Nearly identical
Cobblestone Streets
Kilz
Nearly identical
Greyswood
Vista Paint
Very similar
Fireplace Mantel
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Safari Beige
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Safari Beige
#8A7E70
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAB82
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Safari Beige
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Safari Beige 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 Safari Beige.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Safari Beige — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Safari Beige have?
Safari Beige 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 Safari Beige in your own space before committing.
What colors match Safari Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Safari Beige are Habitat by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Warm Stone by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Seasoned Wood by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Safari Beige'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 Safari Beige?
Safari Beige has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.5, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Safari Beige's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.