Soft Rabbit Brown 1002-9C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #918179, 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.
Ref. #918179 · 1002-9C
Soft Rabbit Brown
23%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soft Rabbit Brown Technical Profile
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Soft Rabbit Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Rabbit Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSoft Rabbit Brown
Nearly identical
Vista PaintUtopia
Utopia
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Smoked Oyster
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Carmel Mission
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Chocolate Almond
Kilz
Nearly identical
Ranch Mink
PPG
Nearly identical
Poised Taupe
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Lab Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Roanoke Taupe
Behr
Nearly identical
Mole's Breath
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
Bush Buck
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Rabbit Brown
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Soft Rabbit 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Rabbit Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Rabbit Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Rabbit Brown are Utopia by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Smoked Oyster by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Powell Smokehouse by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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