Universal Umber 3003-9B is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #9C866F, LRV 25 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Toffee Crunch from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9C866F · 3003-9B
Universal Umber
25%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Universal Umber Technical Profile
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Universal Umber in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Universal Umber in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparUniversal Umber
Nearly identical
BehrToffee Crunch
Toffee Crunch
Behr
Nearly identical
Canvasback Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Roasted Mushroom
Kilz
Nearly identical
Afternoon Tea Service
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hiking Trail
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Leather Pouch
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mudslide
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pocahontas
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Weaver's Tool
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Universal Umber
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Universal Umber
#9C866F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Universal Umber
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Universal Umber 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 Universal Umber.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Universal Umber — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Universal Umber have?
Universal Umber by Valspar has a neutral 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 Universal Umber in your own space before committing.
What colors match Universal Umber from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Universal Umber are Toffee Crunch by Behr (a near-identical match), Collectible by Behr (a near-identical match), Canvasback Brown by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Universal Umber'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 Universal Umber?
Universal Umber has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Universal Umber's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.