Sonora Rose 2002-3B is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C86C6D, estimated LRV 24 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Strawberry Wine from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #C86C6D · 2002-3B
Sonora Rose
24%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sonora Rose Technical Profile
HEX Code#C86C6D
RGB200, 108, 109
Estimated LRV24.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Sonora Rose
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sonora Rose
#C86C6D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5987D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sonora Rose
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sonora Rose 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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Sonora Rose — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sonora Rose have?
Sonora Rose by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red 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 Sonora Rose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sonora Rose are Strawberry Wine by Behr (a close digital match), Strawberry Wine by Behr (a close digital match), Cinco de Mayo by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sonora Rose'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 Sonora Rose?
Sonora Rose has a estimated lightness value of 24.1, 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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