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Valspar Buckeye

8005-8G · #5B4937 · LRV 7.3

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Status Bronze is a 95% match

Buckeye (8005-8G) is a deep brown from Valspar with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 7.3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Status Bronze (95% match). Also sold as V132-6.

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LRV

7.3 · Very dark

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

8005-8G

HEX

#5B4937

RGB

91, 73, 55

HSL

30°, 25%, 29%

Family

Browns

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Buckeye FAQ

What undertone does Buckeye have?

Buckeye is a deep 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 Buckeye?

Buckeye has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Buckeye in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Status Bronze (SW 7034), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Grizzly Bear Brown (2111-20), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Half-Caff (HGSW9091), 95%; Glidden: Pumpernickel (PPG15-22), 93%; PPG: Pumpernickel (PPG15-22), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: Northern Territory (DEA158), 89%; Behr: Chocolate Therapy (N150-7), 89%; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), 81%. 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 Buckeye?

The HEX code of Buckeye (8005-8G) is #5B4937, RGB 91, 73, 55. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.