Release the Hounds
M157 · #9C6D2A · LRV 18.2 — warm red-orange tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Turkish Coffee5
- 2Porpoise13
- 3Release the Hounds18.2
- 4Modern Mocha25
- 5Redend Point30
What Color Is Release the Hounds, Really?
Release the Hounds reads as a warm red-orange tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Valspar M157 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Release the Hounds
Release the Hounds works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
How Lighting Changes Release the Hounds
With an LRV of 18.2, Release the Hounds is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Release the Hounds are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Valspar M157 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Sconce GoldSW 6398 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.6 | 18 | Color page → |
| Behr | Curry PowderPPU6-01 · Behr | 3.6 | 18 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Golden Bark2153-10 · Benjamin Moore | 3.8 | 19 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Chewy CaramelPPG1087-7 · PPG / Glidden | 4.6 | 19 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Chewy CaramelPPG1087-7 · Glidden | 4.8 | 19 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Alloy Bronze217-7DB · Dutch Boy | 1.6 | 18 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Release the Hounds within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #9C6D2A in HSL space. Pair Release the Hounds with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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