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Ref. #5F4F4C · 1003-9A

Virginia Soil

9%LRV Value
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Virginia Soil 1003-9A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #5F4F4C, LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fresco Urbain from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Virginia Soil Technical Profile

HEX Code#5F4F4C
RGB95, 79, 76
LRV8.5
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandValspar

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Virginia Soil in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Virginia Soil in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparVirginia Soil
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreFresco Urbain

Fresco Urbain

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Chocolate Indulgence

Kilz

Nearly identical

Cabin In The Woods

Behr

Nearly identical

Chocolate Pretzel

PPG

Nearly identical

Cafe Noir

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Chateau Brown

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Gargoyle

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Gargoyle

Vista Paint

Very similar

Heritage Brown

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Nourish .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Tanner's Brown

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Terra Brown

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Virginia Soil

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Virginia Soil

#5F4F4C

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#857659

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Virginia Soil

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Shadow Wood

Complement

Sequoia Glade

Virginia Soil Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

White Pepper

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Island Salsa

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Napa Dawn

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Lucky Clover

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Woodland Wildflower

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Rushing Stream

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Virginia Soil.

Cabin Plank

Valspar · 2011-10

#5F4F48

Swiss Chocolate

Valspar · 3010-10

#5D5249

Piano Brown

Valspar · 1004-9A

#64514D

Journey

Valspar · 6010-1

#595048

Cowboy Boots

Valspar · 2010-10

#65534A

Montana Moss

Valspar · 6009-3

#595244

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

White Rapids

Dutch Boy · 425-1DB

#CDD2CA

Whirlwind

PPG · 1013-3

#BEC0C2

Dynasty Celadon

Behr · PPL-80

#C7CBBE

Frosted Olive

Dutch Boy · 425-2DB

#BEC1B6

Blackened Kettle

Dutch Boy · 439-7DB

#4F4842

Lynx

Dunn-Edwards · DE6035

#604D47

Virginia Soil — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Virginia Soil have?
Virginia Soil by Valspar has a neutral 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 Virginia Soil in your own space before committing.
What colors match Virginia Soil from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Virginia Soil are Fresco Urbain by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Chocolate Indulgence by Kilz (a near-identical match), Cabin In The Woods by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Virginia Soil'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 Virginia Soil?
Virginia Soil has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.5, 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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