Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Fudgecicle |
| SKU | 2004-9C |
| Hex | #A28576 |
| RGB | 162, 133, 118 |
| HSL | 20°, 19%, 55% |
| LRV | 25.8 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Brown |
About Valspar Fudgecicle
Fudgecicle sits in the mid-range at LRV 25.8, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Fudgecicle is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all brown from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Fudgecicle within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #A28576 in HSL space. Pair Fudgecicle with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Valspar Fudgecicle Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Fudgecicle from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Valspar 2004-9C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fudgecicle
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Fudgecicle is Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 25.8) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Velvety Chestnut swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Fudgecicle
At Behr, the closest color to Fudgecicle is Terrazzo Brown (QE-22) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Terrazzo Brown swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Fudgecicle
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Fudgecicle. The nearest is Woodacres (1020) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Woodacres swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Fudgecicle
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Tattered Teddy (PPG1072-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fudgecicle without repainting risk. See the full Tattered Teddy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Fudgecicle
At Glidden, the closest color to Fudgecicle is Rowhouse Brown (70YR 25/106) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25.8) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rowhouse Brown swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fudgecicle
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Fudgecicle is Roan Chestnut (HGSW 3034) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25.8) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roan Chestnut swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Fudgecicle
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Fudgecicle is Wood Lake (DE6075). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 25.8). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Wood Lake and you'll get the same color. See the full Wood Lake swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Fudgecicle
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Fudgecicle. The nearest is Rocky Mountain (0128) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rocky Mountain swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Fudgecicle
At Rodda, the closest color to Fudgecicle is Bronze (CA057) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bronze swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Fudgecicle
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Fudgecicle. The nearest is Staddle Stone (BD37) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Staddle Stone swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Fudgecicle
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Fudgecicle. The nearest is Terra (TERRA) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Terra swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Fudgecicle
Kompozit has no exact twin of Fudgecicle. The nearest is Rocky Mountain (0128) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 25.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rocky Mountain swatch →