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.
Ref. #5F4F4C · 1003-9A
Virginia Soil
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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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
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
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
Virginia Soil 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 Virginia Soil.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Virginia Soil's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.