Worlds Away 8006-3E is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #918F85, estimated LRV 27 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Highland Country from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #918F85 · 8006-3E
Worlds Away
27%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Worlds Away Technical Profile
HEX Code#918F85
RGB145, 143, 133
Estimated LRV27.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Worlds Away
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Worlds Away
#918F85
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Worlds Away
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Worlds Away Room Palettes
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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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Worlds Away — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Worlds Away have?
Worlds Away by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Worlds Away from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Worlds Away are Highland Country by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Timber Town by Behr (a close digital match), Parador Stone by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Worlds Away'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 Worlds Away?
Worlds Away has a estimated lightness value of 27.4, 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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