Valspar Sweet Carolina
5008-2A · #938C75 · LRV ~26.2
Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Cattail Marsh (~98% proximity)Sweet Carolina (5008-2A) is a dark yellow from Valspar with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 26.2 (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 Dunn-Edwards Cattail Marsh (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Sweet Carolina in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
26.2 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Warm
Code
5008-2A
HEX
#938C75
RGB
147, 140, 117
HSL
46°, 12%, 52%
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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, 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 Sweet Carolina?
Sweet Carolina has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Sweet Carolina in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Cattail Marsh (DEBN59), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Tavern Gray (CW-40), ~98% proximity; PPG: Mesmerize (PPG1030-5), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Bunglehouse Gray (SW 2845), ~95% proximity; Behr: Grassy Savannah (N340-5), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Meander (PPG1029-5), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back (No. 40), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sawdust (HGSW6158), ~92% 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 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.