Sumatra Blend 2008-9A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #746356, LRV 13 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tyson Taupe from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #746356 · 2008-9A
Sumatra Blend
13%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sumatra Blend Technical Profile
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Sumatra Blend in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sumatra Blend in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSumatra Blend
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sTyson Taupe
Tyson Taupe
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cocoa
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tyson Taupe
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tan Bark Trail
Behr
Nearly identical
Homestead Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Poppy Pods
PPG
Nearly identical
Aged Bark
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Northwood Brown
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Cocoa Truffle
Kilz
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sumatra Blend
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sumatra Blend
#746356
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#989465
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sumatra Blend
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sumatra Blend 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 Sumatra Blend.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sumatra Blend — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sumatra Blend have?
Sumatra Blend 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 Sumatra Blend in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sumatra Blend from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sumatra Blend are Tyson Taupe by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Cocoa by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Tyson Taupe by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sumatra Blend'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 Sumatra Blend?
Sumatra Blend has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.3, 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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Why Sumatra Blend's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.