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Valspar Sweet Carolina

5008-2A · #938C75 · LRV 26.2

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Cattail Marsh is a 98% match

Sweet Carolina (5008-2A) is a dark yellow from Valspar with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 26.2 (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 Dunn-Edwards Cattail Marsh (98% match).

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LRV

26.2 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

5008-2A

HEX

#938C75

RGB

147, 140, 117

HSL

46°, 12%, 52%

Family

Yellows

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Sweet Carolina FAQ

What undertone does Sweet Carolina have?

Sweet Carolina has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark yellow. 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 Sweet Carolina?

Sweet Carolina has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 26.2 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.

What is the closest match to Sweet Carolina in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Cattail Marsh (DEBN59), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Tavern Gray (CW-40), 98%; PPG: Mesmerize (PPG1030-5), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Bunglehouse Gray (SW 2845), 95%; Behr: Grassy Savannah (N340-5), 94%; Glidden: Meander (PPG1029-5), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back (No. 40), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sawdust (HGSW6158), 92%. 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 Sweet Carolina?

The HEX code of Sweet Carolina (5008-2A) is #938C75, RGB 147, 140, 117. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.