Tropical Nut 2003-5A is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #9A5C4F, estimated LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spicy Cayenne from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #9A5C4F · 2003-5A
Tropical Nut
15%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tropical Nut Technical Profile
HEX Code#9A5C4F
RGB154, 92, 79
Estimated LRV15.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Spicy Cayenne
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#9B5B4F
Close digital match
Brickyard Red
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#995A4A
Close digital match
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#965849
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#A15A4D
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Southwest Spirit
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#935A4B
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Bold Brick
Sherwin-Williams
#A0584F
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#9E5646
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Colors That Work With Tropical Nut
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tropical Nut
#9A5C4F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A59677
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tropical Nut
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tropical Nut 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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Tropical Nut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tropical Nut have?
Tropical Nut by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red 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 Tropical Nut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tropical Nut are Spicy Cayenne by Behr (a close digital match), Brickyard Red by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), California Redwood by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Tropical Nut'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 Tropical Nut?
Tropical Nut has a estimated lightness value of 15.1, 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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