Worlds Away 8006-3E is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #918F85, 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.
Ref. #918F85 · 8006-3E
Worlds Away
27%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Worlds Away Technical Profile
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Worlds Away in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Worlds Away in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparWorlds Away
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsHighland Country
Highland Country
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Timber Town
Behr
Nearly identical
Desert Twilight
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mt. Rainier
PPG
Nearly identical
Alloy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Garden Bench
Vista Paint
Very similar
Lost Space
Kilz
Very similar
Smoky Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sultry Castle
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Signal Grey
RAL
Very similar
Plummett
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Worlds Away
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
Pure 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
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 Worlds Away.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Worlds Away in your own space before committing.
What colors match Worlds Away from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Worlds Away are Highland Country by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Timber Town by Behr (a near-identical match), Parador Stone by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Worlds Away's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.