Soft Rabbit Brown 1002-9C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #918179, estimated LRV 23 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Utopia from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #918179 · 1002-9C
Soft Rabbit Brown
23%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Soft Rabbit Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#918179
RGB145, 129, 121
Estimated LRV23.1
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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Colors That Work With Soft Rabbit Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Rabbit Brown
#918179
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA785
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Rabbit Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Rabbit 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
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Soft Rabbit Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Rabbit Brown have?
Soft Rabbit Brown 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 Soft Rabbit Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Rabbit Brown are Utopia by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Smoked Oyster by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Powell Smokehouse by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Soft Rabbit 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 Soft Rabbit Brown?
Soft Rabbit Brown has a estimated lightness value of 23.1, 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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