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A match of Valspar VR093A Rue Bourbon reads as a muted, medium-dark brown with a warm, earthy cast. The color sits low on the lightness scale, so it appears grounded rather than bright, and the low chroma keeps the red-yellow undertone restrained instead of openly saturated.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected Valspar color can be practical for parts and accessories that need a darker brown finish: metal brackets, railings, mailbox parts, vent covers, switch plates, speaker grilles, shelving supports, picture frames, cabinet hardware, PVC trim pieces, and small fixtures. Its subdued character works well when the goal is to coordinate removable components or replace a worn part without introducing a sharper or cleaner brown.
Because this is a fairly dark color, coverage over light or uneven substrates may take more than one coat for uniform results, especially at edges, corners, and textured surfaces. Finish and surface material can change how deep or brown-gray the color looks, and smoother substrates usually show the shade more clearly than rough ones.
Similar colors:
V129-6 Rue Bourbon
721A-4 Plains Brown
2008-9A Sumatra Blend
The Valspar Corporation is a manufacturer of paint and coatings based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Valspar was founded in 1806 as a paint dealership in Boston, Massachusetts. The Valspar name emerged in 1903 as the name of a clear varnish and became the company name in 1932. Sherwin-Williams acquired Valspar in June 2017.
MyPerfectColor is able to match all of the Valspar paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Valspar VR093A Rue Bourbon by matching the original Valspar color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor does not use Valspar paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Valspar VR093A Rue Bourbon and may not match Valspar Color standards. Refer to Valspar Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Valspar VR093A Rue Bourbon. If you intend to touch up paint that has been on your walls for years, know that your color has undoubtedly changed from the original due to exposure to light and age and the new paint may not match. You will achieve the best results by re-coating the entire surface.
If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact us and one of our expert staff would be happy to help.
The Safety Data Sheet applies to the MyPerfectColor product you order, not to the Valspar color name alone. For VR093A Rue Bourbon, check the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page here: https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm. Use the SDS for the specific product and format you plan to buy, since spray paint and other paint chemistries can have different documentation.
Even when MyPerfectColor matches VR093A Rue Bourbon correctly, the finished coating can read differently depending on lighting, sheen, substrate, and nearby surfaces. If the part will sit next to an existing painted surface, judge it in the same light and at the same viewing distance you will use in service. A color that looks right in one room, under one lamp, or on one material can look different once applied.
Plastics can vary a lot, so test VR093A Rue Bourbon on the actual part before committing to the full project. MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, but adhesion is usually improved by using the MyPerfectColor primer for Acrylic Enamel here: https://www.myperfectcolor.com/en/product/995031-Primer-for-Acrylic-Enamel/. Good cleaning and light prep on the real substrate help reduce adhesion risk.
For a smoother finish on VR093A Rue Bourbon, spray light, even coats instead of one heavy pass. Keep the can moving, overlap passes slightly, and maintain a consistent distance so the color builds evenly. Heavy coats can cause runs, uneven sheen, and a darker or muddier looking build than a series of thin coats.
Plan coverage based on the actual surface, not only on the color name VR093A Rue Bourbon. Texture, porosity, hiding power, application method, and the number of coats all change how much paint you need. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, while other paint formats typically cover about 400 to 600 square feet. If the substrate is rough, dark, or hard to hide, order extra for test spraying and additional coats.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Valspar VR093A Rue Bourbon enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.
The MyPerfectColor 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge spray paint need as the coverage is highly dependent on how it is applied. Learn more about how spray paint works at MyPerfectColor.
MyPerfectColor has hundreds of color books in its archive, including the original Valspar paint color books. The color Valspar VR093A Rue Bourbon you are looking for is in our library. We are able to make paint and verify that it matches the original.
Please note that if you are trying to touch up, the paint on your wall now is likely different than it was when first painted. MyPerfectColor will be sending the original color which may no longer match your walls. Learn more about color matching accuracy and our color matching service.
While we can provide Valspar VR093A Rue Bourbon in paint, we don't provide any crossover information. We've found that every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another brand.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the brand you want.
Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.