Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Afternoon Nap |
| SKU | T679 |
| Hex | #ACA996 |
| RGB | 172, 169, 150 |
| HSL | 52°, 12%, 63% |
| LRV | 39.5 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Afternoon Nap
Afternoon Nap sits in the mid-range at LRV 39.5, 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.
Afternoon Nap is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
18 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
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Afternoon Nap 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 #ACA996 in HSL space. Pair Afternoon Nap 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 Afternoon Nap Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Afternoon Nap 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 T679 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Afternoon Nap
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Afternoon Nap is Illusion (SW 9592) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Illusion swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Afternoon Nap
The closest Behr equivalent of Afternoon Nap is Sage Wisdom (MQ6-27). At ΔE 0.39 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39.5). If Behr is your counter, order Sage Wisdom and you'll get the same color. See the full Sage Wisdom swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Afternoon Nap
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Jockey Hollow Gray (HC-108), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Afternoon Nap without repainting risk. See the full Jockey Hollow Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Afternoon Nap
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Afternoon Nap is Scottish Moor (PPG11-20). At ΔE 0.47 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39.5). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Scottish Moor and you'll get the same color. See the full Scottish Moor swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Afternoon Nap
The closest Glidden equivalent of Afternoon Nap is Scottish Moor (PPG11-20). At ΔE 0.47 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39.5). If Glidden is your counter, order Scottish Moor and you'll get the same color. See the full Scottish Moor swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Afternoon Nap
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Afternoon Nap is Greywood (423-3DB). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 39.5). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Greywood and you'll get the same color. See the full Greywood swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Afternoon Nap
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Afternoon Nap. The nearest is Ethereal Mood (HGSW 7639) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 39.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ethereal Mood swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Afternoon Nap
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Afternoon Nap is Well-Crafted (DEGR35) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Well-Crafted swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Afternoon Nap
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Afternoon Nap. The nearest is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Afternoon Nap
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Afternoon Nap is Vitty Green (NO. G3) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vitty Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Afternoon Nap
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Historic Shade (0372), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Afternoon Nap without repainting risk. See the full Historic Shade swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Afternoon Nap
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Historic Shade (0372), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Afternoon Nap without repainting risk. See the full Historic Shade swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Afternoon Nap
The closest Rodda equivalent of Afternoon Nap is Greenhouse (CA169). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39.5). If Rodda is your counter, order Greenhouse and you'll get the same color. See the full Greenhouse swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Afternoon Nap
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Afternoon Nap is Burlap (C2-892) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burlap swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Afternoon Nap
Backdrop has no exact twin of Afternoon Nap. The nearest is Le Freak (BD-LF) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 39.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Le Freak swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Afternoon Nap
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Afternoon Nap is Tate Green (371674) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 39.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Afternoon Nap
Kompozit's nearest match is Historic Shade (0372), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Afternoon Nap without repainting risk. See the full Historic Shade swatch →