Thorny Brush 1001-9B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #857874, estimated LRV 20 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chinchilla from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #857874 · 1001-9B
Thorny Brush
20%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Thorny Brush Technical Profile
HEX Code#857874
RGB133, 120, 116
Estimated LRV19.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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#867875
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Colors That Work With Thorny Brush
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Thorny Brush
#857874
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABA081
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Thorny Brush
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Thorny Brush Room Palettes
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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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Thorny Brush — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Thorny Brush have?
Thorny Brush by Valspar has a warm (golden) 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 Thorny Brush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Thorny Brush are Chinchilla by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Weathered Plum by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Mink by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Thorny Brush'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 Thorny Brush?
Thorny Brush has a estimated lightness value of 19.7, 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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