Ref. #9A5F45 · 3011-6
Toffee Glaze
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Toffee Glaze Technical Profile
What color is Toffee Glaze? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #9A5F45. Colors similar to Toffee Glaze include PPG Muted Copper, MPC Madrone, Hirshfield's Mandalay Road. Toffee Glaze has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 16, Toffee Glaze creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Toffee Glaze pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Toffee Glaze
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Toffee Glaze
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Toffee Glaze
#9A5F45
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A49A6E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Toffee Glaze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Toffee Glaze 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 Toffee Glaze.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Toffee Glaze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Toffee Glaze have?
Toffee Glaze by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Toffee Glaze from other brands?
The closest matches are Muted Copper by PPG (#9B6046), Madrone by MPC (#975B42), Mandalay Road by Hirshfield's (#A05F45). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Toffee Glaze?
Toffee Glaze has an LRV of 15.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Toffee Glaze's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.