Valspar Tortoiseshell Specs
V047-6 · #9C5D22 · LRV ~15
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Copper Pot (~85% proximity)Tortoiseshell Specs (V047-6) is a dark brown from Valspar, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 15 (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 Sherwin-Williams Copper Pot (~85% proximity).
Closest tone to Tortoiseshell Specs in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
15 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
V047-6
HEX
#9C5D22
RGB
156, 93, 34
HSL
29°, 64%, 37%
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Tortoiseshell Specs FAQ
What is the LRV of Tortoiseshell Specs?
Tortoiseshell Specs has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 15 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 Tortoiseshell Specs in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Copper Pot (SW 7709), ~85% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Copper Pot (HGSW7709), ~85% proximity; PPG: Bronze Eucalyptus (PPG16-20), ~84% proximity; Glidden: Bronze Eucalyptus (PPG16-20), ~83% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Tandoori (CSP-1105), ~82% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Hearth Gold (DEA165), ~79% proximity; Behr: Blonde Wood (M250-7), ~76% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Marmelo (No. 316), ~66% 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 Tortoiseshell Specs?
The HEX code of Tortoiseshell Specs (V047-6) is #9C5D22, RGB 156, 93, 34. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.