Southern Road 1006-9C is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #9A7971, estimated 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.
Valspar · #9A7971 · 1006-9C
Southern Road
22%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Southern Road Technical Profile
HEX Code#9A7971
RGB154, 121, 113
Estimated LRV21.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Southern Road
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Southern Road
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Southern Road Room Palettes
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 estimated lightness value 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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