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Valspar Release the Hounds

M157 · #9C6D2A · LRV 18.2

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Hearth Gold is a 92% match

Release the Hounds (M157) is a dark brown from Valspar. Its LRV is about 18.2 (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 Hearth Gold (92% match).

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LRV

18.2 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

M157

HEX

#9C6D2A

RGB

156, 109, 42

HSL

35°, 58%, 39%

Family

Browns

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Release the Hounds FAQ

What is the LRV of Release the Hounds?

Release the Hounds has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 18.2 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 Release the Hounds in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Hearth Gold (DEA165), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Sconce Gold (SW 6398), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sconce Gold (HGSW6398), 92%; Benjamin Moore: Golden Bark (2153-10), 89%; Behr: Blonde Wood (M250-7), 84%; Glidden: Brown Basket (PPG16-15), 83%; PPG: Brown Basket (PPG16-15), 83%; Farrow & Ball: Marmelo (No. 316), 67%. 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 Release the Hounds?

The HEX code of Release the Hounds (M157) is #9C6D2A, RGB 156, 109, 42. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.