Safari Brown 6009-1 is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #524F4F, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grey Metal from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #524F4F · 6009-1
Safari Brown
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Safari Brown Technical Profile
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Safari Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Safari Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSafari Brown
Nearly identical
PPGGrey Metal
Grey Metal
PPG
Nearly identical
Black Bean
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Timber Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Liquorice
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Perle Noir
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Iron Mountain
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Seal of Grey
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Toasted Poppyseed
Kilz
Very similar
New Uniform
Vista Paint
Very similar
Smokescreen
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Blue Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Safari Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Safari Brown
#524F4F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F6A55
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Safari Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Safari Brown 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 Brown.
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 Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Safari Brown have?
Safari Brown 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 Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Safari Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Safari Brown are Grey Metal by PPG (a near-identical match), Black Bean by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Timber Brown by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Safari Brown'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 Brown?
Safari Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.0, 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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