Thorny Brush 1001-9B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #857874, 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.
Ref. #857874 · 1001-9B
Thorny Brush
20%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Thorny Brush Technical Profile
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Thorny Brush in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Thorny Brush in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparThorny Brush
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsChinchilla
Chinchilla
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Weathered Plum
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Palomino Pony
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cinnamon Toast
PPG
Very similar
Wild Truffle
Behr
Very similar
Smoked Oyster
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Utopia
Vista Paint
Very similar
Platinum Grey
RAL
Very similar
Walnut Shell
Kilz
Very similar
Vigilant
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mole's Breath
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Thorny Brush
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
Pure 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
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 Thorny Brush.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Thorny Brush in your own space before committing.
What colors match Thorny Brush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Thorny Brush are Chinchilla by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Weathered Plum by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Thorny Brush's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.