Valspar Release the Hounds
M157 · #9C6D2A · LRV ~18.2
Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Hearth Gold (~92% proximity)Release the Hounds (M157) is a dark brown from Valspar, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 18.2 (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 Hearth Gold (~92% proximity).
Closest tone to Release the Hounds in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
18.2 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
M157
HEX
#9C6D2A
RGB
156, 109, 42
HSL
35°, 58%, 39%
Family
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Release the Hounds FAQ
What is the LRV of Release the Hounds?
Release the Hounds has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Release the Hounds in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Hearth Gold (DEA165), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Sconce Gold (SW 6398), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sconce Gold (HGSW6398), ~92% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Golden Bark (2153-10), ~89% proximity; Behr: Blonde Wood (M250-7), ~84% proximity; Glidden: Brown Basket (PPG16-15), ~83% proximity; PPG: Brown Basket (PPG16-15), ~83% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Marmelo (No. 316), ~67% 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 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.