Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Arizona Dust |
| SKU | 2003-8A |
| Hex | #DCA78F |
| RGB | 220, 167, 143 |
| HSL | 19°, 52%, 71% |
| LRV | 45.1 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Valspar Arizona Dust
Arizona Dust sits in the mid-range at LRV 45.1, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Arizona Dust 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
14 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Arizona Dust 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 #DCA78F in HSL space. Pair Arizona Dust 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 Arizona Dust Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Arizona Dust 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 2003-8A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Arizona Dust
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Arizona Dust is Rosettee (SW 7581) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45.1) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rosettee swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Arizona Dust
Behr's nearest match is Salmon Sand (QE-02), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Arizona Dust without repainting risk. See the full Salmon Sand swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Arizona Dust
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Arizona Dust is Salmon Mousse (046) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45.1) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Salmon Mousse swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Arizona Dust
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Arizona Dust is Clay Fire (PPG1070-4) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Clay Fire swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Arizona Dust
Glidden's nearest match is Londonderry Coral (60YR 43/225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45.1) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Arizona Dust without repainting risk. See the full Londonderry Coral swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Arizona Dust
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Harvest Peach (308-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Arizona Dust without repainting risk. See the full Harvest Peach swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Arizona Dust
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Arizona Dust. The nearest is Orange Patina (HGSW 2105) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Orange Patina swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Arizona Dust
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Arizona Dust is Cedarville (DE5185) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45.1) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cedarville swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Arizona Dust
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Arizona Dust. The nearest is Fowler Pink (NO. 39) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fowler Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Arizona Dust
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Arizona Dust is Auburn Wave (0049) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45.1) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Auburn Wave swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Arizona Dust
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Fortune's Prize (0036), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45.1) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Arizona Dust without repainting risk. See the full Fortune's Prize swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Arizona Dust
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Arizona Dust is Sorbet (C2-528). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45.1). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Sorbet and you'll get the same color. See the full Sorbet swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Arizona Dust
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Arizona Dust. The nearest is Pixie (PIXIE) at ΔE 4.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 39 vs 45.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pixie swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Arizona Dust
Kompozit's nearest match is Fortune's Prize (0036), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.1) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Arizona Dust without repainting risk. See the full Fortune's Prize swatch →