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Valspar Storybook Sundown

V010-3 · #C05C1C · LRV ~18.9

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Desert Spice (~85% proximity)

Storybook Sundown (V010-3) is a dark brown from Valspar, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 18.9 (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 Desert Spice (~85% proximity).

Closest tone to Storybook Sundown in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

18.9 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

V010-3

HEX

#C05C1C

RGB

192, 92, 28

HSL

23°, 75%, 43%

Family

Browns

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Storybook Sundown FAQ

What is the LRV of Storybook Sundown?

Storybook Sundown has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 18.9 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 Storybook Sundown in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Desert Spice (DE5202), ~85% proximity; PPG: Sesame Crunch (PPG1198-7), ~82% proximity; Benjamin Moore: 14 Carrots (CSP-1110), ~81% proximity; Glidden: Field Poppy (PPG1195-7), ~81% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Invigorate (SW 6886), ~79% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Raucous Orange (HGSW6883), ~78% proximity; Behr: Japanese Koi (P210-7), ~76% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Charlotte's Locks (No. 268), ~71% 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 Storybook Sundown?

The HEX code of Storybook Sundown (V010-3) is #C05C1C, RGB 192, 92, 28. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.