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Valspar Roasted Sepia

6006-2C · #5C4E3E · LRV ~8.1

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Status Bronze (~98% proximity)

Roasted Sepia (6006-2C) is a deep brown from Valspar with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 8.1 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Status Bronze (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Roasted Sepia in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

8.1 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

6006-2C

HEX

#5C4E3E

RGB

92, 78, 62

HSL

32°, 19%, 30%

Family

Browns

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Roasted Sepia FAQ

What undertone does Roasted Sepia have?

Roasted Sepia is a deep brown with a strong yellow 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 Roasted Sepia?

Roasted Sepia has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 8.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Roasted Sepia in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Status Bronze (SW 7034), ~98% proximity; PPG: Friar's Brown (PPG1024-7), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Char Brown (2137-20), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Star Anise (PPG1022-7), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Best Bronze (HGSW6160), ~96% proximity; Behr: Rare Wood (MQ2-39), ~92% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Black Walnut (DE6063), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), ~87% 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 Roasted Sepia?

The HEX code of Roasted Sepia (6006-2C) is #5C4E3E, RGB 92, 78, 62. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.