Western Brown 2009-9 is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #705148, LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Buffalo Herd from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #705148 · 2009-9
Western Brown
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Western Brown Technical Profile
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Western Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Western Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparWestern Brown
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBuffalo Herd
Buffalo Herd
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Spanish Chestnut
Behr
Nearly identical
Bigfoot
PPG
Nearly identical
Roasted Coffee Beans
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Coffee Shop
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wendy Way
Vista Paint
Very similar
Brevity Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Tonka Bean
Kilz
Very similar
County Road
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Beige Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Western Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Western Brown
#705148
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8D805E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Western Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Western Brown 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 Western Brown.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Western Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Western Brown have?
Western Brown by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Western Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Western Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Western Brown are Buffalo Herd by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Spanish Chestnut by Behr (a near-identical match), Bigfoot by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Western Brown'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 Western Brown?
Western Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.8, 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 Western Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.