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Valspar Universal Umber

3003-9B · #9A7E65 · LRV 22.7

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Clay is a 99% match

Universal Umber (3003-9B) is a dark brown from Valspar with a strong peach undertone. Its LRV is about 22.7 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Clay (99% match).

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LRV

22.7 · Dark

Undertone

Peach · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

3003-9B

HEX

#9A7E65

RGB

154, 126, 101

HSL

28°, 21%, 50%

Family

Browns

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Universal Umber FAQ

What undertone does Universal Umber have?

Universal Umber is a dark brown with a strong peach undertone. 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 Universal Umber?

Universal Umber has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 22.7 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.

What is the closest match to Universal Umber in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Rookwood Clay (SW 2823), 99%; Dunn-Edwards: Into the Wild (DESS16), 97%; Glidden: Chocolate Moment (PPG1077-5), 96%; PPG: Chocolate Moment (PPG1077-5), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Portabello (HGSW6102), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Edgewood Rocks (1056), 93%; Behr: Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back (No. 40), 83%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Universal Umber?

The HEX code of Universal Umber (3003-9B) is #9A7E65, RGB 154, 126, 101. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.