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Valspar Zanzibar Spice

2005-9B · #8B7161 · LRV ~18.2

Closest tone in another brand: Behr Nut Brown (~97% proximity)

Zanzibar Spice (2005-9B) is a dark brown from Valspar with a strong peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 18.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Nut Brown (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Zanzibar Spice in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

18.2 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Peach · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

2005-9B

HEX

#8B7161

RGB

139, 113, 97

HSL

23°, 18%, 46%

Family

Browns

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Zanzibar Spice FAQ

What undertone does Zanzibar Spice have?

Zanzibar Spice is a dark brown with a strong peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Zanzibar Spice?

Zanzibar Spice has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 18.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Zanzibar Spice in other brands?

Behr: Nut Brown (N190-6), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Tree Branch (SW 7525), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Wandering Road (DE6076), ~97% proximity; PPG: Derby Brown (PPG1073-6), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Carob (AF-160), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Derby Brown (PPG1073-6), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Nuthatch (HGSW6088), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), ~91% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Zanzibar Spice?

The HEX code of Zanzibar Spice (2005-9B) is #8B7161, RGB 139, 113, 97. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.