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Valspar Garden Loam

T598 · #4E3F28 · LRV 5.3

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Taupe is a 90% match

Garden Loam (T598) is a deep brown from Valspar with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 5.3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Taupe (90% match).

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LRV

5.3 · Very dark

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

T598

HEX

#4E3F28

RGB

78, 63, 40

HSL

36°, 32%, 23%

Family

Browns

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Garden Loam FAQ

What undertone does Garden Loam have?

Garden Loam 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 Garden Loam?

Garden Loam has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 5.3 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 Garden Loam in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Taupe (2110-10), 90%; Sherwin-Williams: Van Dyke Brown (SW 7041), 88%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Van Dyke Brown (HGSW7041), 88%; PPG: Afternoon Tea (PPG1023-7), 82%; Glidden: Afternoon Tea (PPG1023-7), 82%; Dunn-Edwards: Northern Territory (DEA158), 80%; Behr: Rare Wood (MQ2-39), 79%; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), 73%. 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 Garden Loam?

The HEX code of Garden Loam (T598) is #4E3F28, RGB 78, 63, 40. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.