Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Asparagus |
| SKU | 6008-8C |
| Hex | #B1B323 |
| RGB | 177, 179, 35 |
| HSL | 61°, 67%, 42% |
| LRV | 41.8 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Valspar Asparagus
Asparagus sits in the mid-range at LRV 41.8, 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.
Asparagus 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
7 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
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Asparagus 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 #B1B323 in HSL space. Pair Asparagus 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 Asparagus Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Asparagus 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 6008-8C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Asparagus
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Fusion (SW 6919), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 41.8) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Asparagus without repainting risk. See the full Fusion swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Asparagus
Behr's nearest match is Margarita (P330-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41.8) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Asparagus without repainting risk. See the full Margarita swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Asparagus
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Asparagus is Spring Moss (2027-20) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 41.8) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spring Moss swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Asparagus
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Asparagus. The nearest is Hopscotch (PPG1219-6) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hopscotch swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Asparagus
Glidden has no exact twin of Asparagus. The nearest is Hopscotch (PPG1219-6) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hopscotch swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Asparagus
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Espanade (123-7DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 41.8) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Asparagus without repainting risk. See the full Espanade swatch →