Sweet Currant 1001-7A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #66575D, estimated LRV 10 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Roasted Beet from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #66575D · 1001-7A
Sweet Currant
10%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Sweet Currant Technical Profile
HEX Code#66575D
RGB102, 87, 93
Estimated LRV10.4
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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#685860
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#65585C
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#695C62
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Colors That Work With Sweet Currant
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Currant
#66575D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#906560
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Currant
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Currant 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 Currant — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Currant have?
Sweet Currant by Valspar has a warm (pink) 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 Currant from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Currant are Roasted Beet by Kilz (a close digital match), Berry Brown by PPG (a close digital match), Expressive Plum by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sweet Currant'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 Currant?
Sweet Currant has a estimated lightness value of 10.4, 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 Sweet Currant's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.