Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Wasabi |
| SKU | AF-430 |
| Hex | #B4A85C |
| RGB | 180, 168, 92 |
| HSL | 52°, 37%, 53% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Benjamin Moore Wasabi
Wasabi sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Wasabi is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
11 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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Wasabi 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 #B4A85C in HSL space. Pair Wasabi 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 Wasabi Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Wasabi 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 AF-430 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Wasabi
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Wasabi. The nearest is Sassy Green (SW 6416) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sassy Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Wasabi
At Behr, the closest color to Wasabi is Desert Moss (360F-5) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desert Moss swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Wasabi
The closest Valspar equivalent of Wasabi is Summer Moss (V057-4). At ΔE 0.36 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 38.5 vs 37). If Valspar is your counter, order Summer Moss and you'll get the same color. See the full Summer Moss swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Wasabi
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Wasabi is Secret Scribbles (PPG11-12) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Secret Scribbles swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Wasabi
At Glidden, the closest color to Wasabi is Secret Scribbles (PPG11-12) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Secret Scribbles swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Wasabi
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Wasabi is Parakeet (HGSW 1243) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parakeet swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Wasabi
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Wasabi is Lemon Curry (DEFD26) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemon Curry swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Wasabi
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Wasabi is The Goods (0794) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full The Goods swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Wasabi
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Wasabi. The nearest is Rain Slicker (0801) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rain Slicker swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Wasabi
Kompozit has no exact twin of Wasabi. The nearest is Rain Slicker (0801) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rain Slicker swatch →