Sea Lion Brown 2003-9B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #8D746A, 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.
Ref. #8D746A · 2003-9B
Sea Lion Brown
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sea Lion Brown Technical Profile
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Sea Lion Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sea Lion Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSea Lion Brown
Nearly identical
Vista PaintMocha Café
Mocha Café
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Woodchuck
PPG
Nearly identical
Leather Bound
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fine Leather
Kilz
Nearly identical
Riverbank
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Mulberry Silk
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cedar Plank
Behr
Very similar
Pelican Beak
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Emerging Leaf
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Platinum Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sea Lion Brown
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
Pure 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
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 Sea Lion 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sea Lion Brown in your own space before committing.
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 near-identical match), Woodchuck by PPG (a near-identical match), Old Leather Book by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Sea Lion Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.