Sweet Carolina 5008-2A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #96937E, estimated LRV 29 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sylvan from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #96937E · 5008-2A
Sweet Carolina
29%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sweet Carolina Technical Profile
HEX Code#96937E
RGB150, 147, 126
Estimated LRV28.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Sweet Carolina
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Carolina
#96937E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9EAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Carolina
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Carolina 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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Sweet Carolina — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Carolina have?
Sweet Carolina by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Sweet Carolina from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Carolina are Sylvan by PPG (a close digital match), Taiga by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Sage Mountain by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sweet Carolina'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 Sweet Carolina?
Sweet Carolina has a estimated lightness value of 28.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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