Tender Twig 3001-7B is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #9C7D69, LRV 23 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Firewood from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9C7D69 · 3001-7B
Tender Twig
23%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tender Twig Technical Profile
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Tender Twig in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tender Twig in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparTender Twig
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreFirewood
Firewood
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Home Sweet Home
Behr
Nearly identical
Mocha
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Tattered Teddy
PPG
Very similar
Book Binding
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pale Palamino
Vista Paint
Very similar
Veldrift
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Burnt Sienna
Kilz
Very similar
Elm Wood
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tender Twig
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tender Twig
#9C7D69
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA985
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tender Twig
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tender Twig 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 Tender Twig.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tender Twig — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tender Twig have?
Tender Twig by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tender Twig in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tender Twig from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tender Twig are Firewood by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Fox Hollow Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Taupetone by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tender Twig'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 Tender Twig?
Tender Twig has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.8, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tender Twig's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.