Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Barrel-Aged |
| SKU | T580 |
| Hex | #AE9C7D |
| RGB | 174, 156, 125 |
| HSL | 38°, 23%, 59% |
| LRV | 34.2 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Barrel-Aged
Barrel-Aged sits in the mid-range at LRV 34.2, 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.
Barrel-Aged 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
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Barrel-Aged 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 #AE9C7D in HSL space. Pair Barrel-Aged 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 Barrel-Aged Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Barrel-Aged 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 T580 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Barrel-Aged
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Fenland (SW 7544), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Barrel-Aged without repainting risk. See the full Fenland swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Barrel-Aged
At Behr, the closest color to Barrel-Aged is Mission Hills (UL170-3) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mission Hills swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Barrel-Aged
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Strathmore Manor (244), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Barrel-Aged without repainting risk. See the full Strathmore Manor swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Barrel-Aged
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Stony Creek (PPG1097-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Barrel-Aged without repainting risk. See the full Stony Creek swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Barrel-Aged
Glidden's nearest match is Stony Creek (PPG1097-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Barrel-Aged without repainting risk. See the full Stony Creek swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Barrel-Aged
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Barrel-Aged is Wild Desert (416-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wild Desert swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Barrel-Aged
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Fenland (HGSW 3214), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Barrel-Aged without repainting risk. See the full Fenland swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Barrel-Aged
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Barrel-Aged is Pigeonhole (DEBN57). At ΔE 0.31 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34.2). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Pigeonhole and you'll get the same color. See the full Pigeonhole swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Barrel-Aged
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Barrel-Aged is Buff (NO. 20) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buff swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Barrel-Aged
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Barrel-Aged is Mohalla (0351) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mohalla swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Barrel-Aged
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Barrel-Aged is Mohalla (0351) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mohalla swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Barrel-Aged
At Rodda, the closest color to Barrel-Aged is Hemp (CA149) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hemp swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Barrel-Aged
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Barrel-Aged. The nearest is Range (C2-873) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Range swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Barrel-Aged
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Barrel-Aged is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Barrel-Aged
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Barrel-Aged. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Barrel-Aged
Backdrop has no exact twin of Barrel-Aged. The nearest is Carry the Two (BD-CT) at ΔE 4.4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Barrel-Aged
At Kompozit, the closest color to Barrel-Aged is Mohalla (0351) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mohalla swatch →