Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Summer Sparrow |
| SKU | 1002-9B |
| Hex | #7B685F |
| RGB | 123, 104, 95 |
| HSL | 19°, 13%, 43% |
| LRV | 14.8 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Summer Sparrow
With an LRV of 14.8, Summer Sparrow is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red 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.
Summer Sparrow works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
16 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Summer Sparrow 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 #7B685F in HSL space. Pair Summer Sparrow 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 Summer Sparrow Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Summer Sparrow 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 1002-9B directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Summer Sparrow
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Summer Sparrow is Garret Gray (SW 6075) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garret Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Summer Sparrow
Behr's nearest match is Chalet (QE-23), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Summer Sparrow without repainting risk. See the full Chalet swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Summer Sparrow
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Summer Sparrow. The nearest is Fallen Timber (994) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 14.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fallen Timber swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Summer Sparrow
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Bold Brandy (PPG1017-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14.8) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Summer Sparrow without repainting risk. See the full Bold Brandy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Summer Sparrow
Glidden's nearest match is Warrior (PPG1076-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Summer Sparrow without repainting risk. See the full Warrior swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Summer Sparrow
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Archwood (404-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14.8) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Summer Sparrow without repainting risk. See the full Archwood swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Summer Sparrow
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Summer Sparrow is Weather Worn (HGSW 2472) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Weather Worn swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Summer Sparrow
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Fallen Bark (DEPF06), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14.8) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Summer Sparrow without repainting risk. See the full Fallen Bark swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Summer Sparrow
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Summer Sparrow is London Clay (NO. 244) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14.8) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full London Clay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Summer Sparrow
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Summer Sparrow is Ranch House (0142) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14.8) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ranch House swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Summer Sparrow
At Rodda, the closest color to Summer Sparrow is Moccasin (CA071) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moccasin swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Summer Sparrow
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Summer Sparrow is Alhambra (C2-823) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Alhambra swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Summer Sparrow
At Clare, the closest color to Summer Sparrow is Coffee Date (PNT100-DP-53) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14.8) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coffee Date swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Summer Sparrow
At Kompozit, the closest color to Summer Sparrow is Ranch House (0142) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14.8) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ranch House swatch →