Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Grand Canyon |
| SKU | 118 |
| Hex | #DD9D65 |
| RGB | 221, 157, 101 |
| HSL | 28°, 64%, 63% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Benjamin Moore Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Grand Canyon is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
12 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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Grand Canyon within Benjamin Moore'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 #DD9D65 in HSL space. Pair Grand Canyon 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.
Benjamin Moore Grand Canyon Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Grand Canyon 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 Benjamin Moore 118 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Grand Canyon
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Harvest Gold (SW 2858), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Grand Canyon without repainting risk. See the full Harvest Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Grand Canyon
Behr's nearest match is Fresh Nectar (BIC-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Grand Canyon without repainting risk. See the full Fresh Nectar swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Grand Canyon
At Valspar, the closest color to Grand Canyon is Frankincense (3002-5C) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42.8 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Frankincense swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Grand Canyon
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Grand Canyon is Wright Sun Tan (FLLW570) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wright Sun Tan swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Grand Canyon
Glidden has no exact twin of Grand Canyon. The nearest is Time For Orange (80YR 38/427) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Time For Orange swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Grand Canyon
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Grand Canyon is Harvested Moon (210-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Harvested Moon swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Grand Canyon
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Grand Canyon is Heirloom Carrot (HGSW 1134) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heirloom Carrot swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Grand Canyon
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Coyote (DE5249), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Grand Canyon without repainting risk. See the full Coyote swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Grand Canyon
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Grand Canyon is Spice Cookie (0996) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spice Cookie swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Grand Canyon
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Spice Cookie (0996), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Grand Canyon without repainting risk. See the full Spice Cookie swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Grand Canyon
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Grand Canyon is Delicata (C2-558) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Delicata swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Grand Canyon
Kompozit's nearest match is Spice Cookie (0996), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Grand Canyon without repainting risk. See the full Spice Cookie swatch →