Buddy Buddy (V051-6) is a dark brown from Valspar, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 17.4 (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 Relic Bronze (~93% proximity).

Closest tone to Buddy Buddy in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

17.4 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

V051-6

HEX

#976B38

RGB

151, 107, 56

HSL

32°, 46%, 41%

Family

Browns

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Buddy Buddy FAQ

What is the LRV of Buddy Buddy?

Buddy Buddy has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 17.4 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 Buddy Buddy in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Relic Bronze (SW 6132), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Relic Bronze (HGSW6132), ~93% proximity; PPG: Chewy Caramel (PPG1087-7), ~91% proximity; Behr: Desert Clay (S250-6), ~91% proximity; Glidden: Chewy Caramel (PPG1087-7), ~90% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Coppertone (2161-10), ~90% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Aged Whisky (DET686), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Marmelo (No. 316), ~81% 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 Buddy Buddy?

The HEX code of Buddy Buddy (V051-6) is #976B38, RGB 151, 107, 56. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.