Southern Road 1006-9C is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #9A7971, LRV 22 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mulberry Silk from Sherwin-Williams (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9A7971 · 1006-9C
Southern Road
22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Southern Road Technical Profile
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Southern Road in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Southern Road in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSouthern Road
Very similar
Sherwin-WilliamsMulberry Silk
Mulberry Silk
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Weathered Bark
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Cafe Ole
Behr
Very similar
Emerging Leaf
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Emerging Leaf
Vista Paint
Very similar
Old Leather Book
PPG
Very similar
Prairie Dog
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Cluster Fig
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Fine Leather
Kilz
Very similar
Platinum Grey
RAL
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Southern Road
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Southern Road
#9A7971
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA185
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Southern Road
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Southern Road 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
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Southern Road — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Southern Road have?
Southern Road by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Southern Road in your own space before committing.
What colors match Southern Road from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Southern Road are Mulberry Silk by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Weathered Bark by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Cafe Ole by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Southern Road'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 Southern Road?
Southern Road has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Southern Road's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.