Rugged (3008-9C) is a dark brown from Valspar with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 22.9 (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 Dapper Tan (99% match).

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LRV

22.9 · Dark

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

3008-9C

HEX

#968066

RGB

150, 128, 102

HSL

32°, 19%, 49%

Family

Browns

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Rugged FAQ

What undertone does Rugged have?

Rugged is a dark brown with a strong yellow 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 Rugged?

Rugged has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 22.9 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 Rugged in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Dapper Tan (SW 6144), 99%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dapper Tan (HGSW6144), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Coriander Seed (AF-110), 98%; PPG: Hindu Lotus (PPG1026-6), 96%; Glidden: Chocolate Moment (PPG1077-5), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Carved Wood (DE6125), 95%; Behr: Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back (No. 40), 87%. 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 Rugged?

The HEX code of Rugged (3008-9C) is #968066, RGB 150, 128, 102. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.