Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Aged Bourbon |
| SKU | V081-5 |
| Hex | #956354 |
| RGB | 149, 99, 84 |
| HSL | 14°, 28%, 46% |
| LRV | 16 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Red |
About Valspar Aged Bourbon
With an LRV of 16, Aged Bourbon 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.
Aged Bourbon works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
Closest matches by brand
15 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 red from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Aged Bourbon 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 #956354 in HSL space. Pair Aged Bourbon 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 Aged Bourbon Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Aged Bourbon 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 V081-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aged Bourbon
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Aged Bourbon. The nearest is Tanbark (SW 6061) at ΔE 4.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tanbark swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Aged Bourbon
At Behr, the closest color to Aged Bourbon is Brick Hearth (ICC-73) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brick Hearth swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Aged Bourbon
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Walnut (CW-240), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Aged Bourbon without repainting risk. See the full Walnut swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Aged Bourbon
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Aged Bourbon is Canyon Stone (PPG1059-6) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Canyon Stone swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Aged Bourbon
At Glidden, the closest color to Aged Bourbon is Canyon Stone (60YR 34/418) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 34 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Canyon Stone swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Aged Bourbon
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Shelled Peanut (409-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Aged Bourbon without repainting risk. See the full Shelled Peanut swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aged Bourbon
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Aged Bourbon. The nearest is Reindeer Herd (HGSW 3052) at ΔE 4.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Reindeer Herd swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Aged Bourbon
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Aged Bourbon is Majolica Earthenware (DET453). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Majolica Earthenware and you'll get the same color. See the full Majolica Earthenware swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Aged Bourbon
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Aged Bourbon. The nearest is Picture Gallery Red (NO. 42) at ΔE 4.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Picture Gallery Red swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Aged Bourbon
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Aged Bourbon is Arrowhead (0129) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arrowhead swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Aged Bourbon
At Rodda, the closest color to Aged Bourbon is Brandy (CA226) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brandy swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Aged Bourbon
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Aged Bourbon is Hereford (BD47) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hereford swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Aged Bourbon
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Aged Bourbon. The nearest is Zion (ZION) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Zion swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Aged Bourbon
At Kompozit, the closest color to Aged Bourbon is Arrowhead (0129) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arrowhead swatch →