Sweet Carolina 5008-2A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #96937E, LRV 29 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sylvan from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #96937E · 5008-2A
Sweet Carolina
29%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sweet Carolina Technical Profile
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Sweet Carolina in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Carolina in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSweet Carolina
Nearly identical
PPGSylvan
Sylvan
PPG
Nearly identical
Taiga
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Squirrel'S Tail
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Green Earth
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Milk Thistle
Behr
Very similar
Orestes
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Orestes
Vista Paint
Very similar
Stone Grey
RAL
Very similar
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone Cottage
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Heirloom Brooch
Kilz
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Carolina
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Sweet Carolina.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sweet Carolina in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Carolina from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Carolina are Sylvan by PPG (a near-identical match), Taiga by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sage Mountain by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sweet Carolina's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.