Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Ambitious |
| SKU | 3005-5C |
| Hex | #DBAA6D |
| RGB | 219, 170, 109 |
| HSL | 33°, 60%, 64% |
| LRV | 44.9 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Valspar Ambitious
Ambitious sits in the mid-range at LRV 44.9, 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.
Ambitious 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
16 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
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
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Ambitious 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 #DBAA6D in HSL space. Pair Ambitious 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 Ambitious Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ambitious 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 3005-5C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ambitious
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Ambitious is Anjou Pear (SW 6381). At ΔE 0.7 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 44.9). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Anjou Pear and you'll get the same color. See the full Anjou Pear swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ambitious
The closest Behr equivalent of Ambitious is Flower Field (ICC-70). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44.9). If Behr is your counter, order Flower Field and you'll get the same color. See the full Flower Field swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Ambitious
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Ambitious is Tavern Ochre (CW-375) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 44.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tavern Ochre swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ambitious
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Ambitious is Drops Of Honey (PPG1090-4) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drops Of Honey swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Ambitious
At Glidden, the closest color to Ambitious is Drops Of Honey (PPG1090-4) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 44.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drops Of Honey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ambitious
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Beyond Earth (318-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 44.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ambitious without repainting risk. See the full Beyond Earth swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ambitious
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Ambitious is Anjou Pear (HGSW 2144). At ΔE 0.7 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 44.9). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Anjou Pear and you'll get the same color. See the full Anjou Pear swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ambitious
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Ambitious is Brown Wood (DE5368) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brown Wood swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Ambitious
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Ambitious is Cottage Feel (JG-40) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 44.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cottage Feel swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Ambitious
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Ambitious. The nearest is Octagon Yellow (NO. 7) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 44.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Octagon Yellow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ambitious
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Ambitious is Goby Desert (0898) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Goby Desert swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Ambitious
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Goby Desert (0898), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 44.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ambitious without repainting risk. See the full Goby Desert swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Ambitious
Rodda has no exact twin of Ambitious. The nearest is Sienna (CA120) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sienna swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Ambitious
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Ambitious is Delicata (C2-558) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Delicata swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Ambitious
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Ambitious. The nearest is Arles (ARLES) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Arles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ambitious
Kompozit's nearest match is Goby Desert (0898), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ambitious without repainting risk. See the full Goby Desert swatch →