Safari Beige 6006-2B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #8A7E70, estimated 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.
Valspar · #8A7E70 · 6006-2B
Safari Beige
22%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Safari Beige Technical Profile
HEX Code#8A7E70
RGB138, 126, 112
Estimated LRV21.5
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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Compare alternatives to Safari Beige
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Habitat
Sherwin-Williams
#897D6D
Close digital match
Seasoned Wood
Dutch Boy
#887B6C
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Porcini
Benjamin Moore
#877B6E
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Ghost Ship
PPG
#887B6E
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Road Less Traveled
Dunn-Edwards
#8E8070
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Mocha Accent
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#8E8273
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Cobblestone Streets
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#8F8275
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#847B6D
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Colors That Work With Safari Beige
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Safari Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Safari Beige are Habitat by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Warm Stone by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Seasoned Wood by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Safari Beige's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.