Sea Lion Brown 2003-9B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #8D746A, estimated LRV 19 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mocha Café from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #8D746A · 2003-9B
Sea Lion Brown
19%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sea Lion Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#8D746A
RGB141, 116, 106
Estimated LRV19.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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#8A7268
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#8E746C
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#94766C
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Colors That Work With Sea Lion Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sea Lion Brown
#8D746A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAA180
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sea Lion Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sea Lion Brown Room Palettes
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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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Sea Lion Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sea Lion Brown have?
Sea Lion Brown by Valspar has a warm (golden) 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 Sea Lion Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sea Lion Brown are Mocha Café by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Woodchuck by PPG (a close digital match), Old Leather Book by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sea Lion 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 Sea Lion Brown?
Sea Lion Brown has a estimated lightness value of 19.2, 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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