Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Buckskin Pony |
| SKU | 3004-7C |
| Hex | #C99C69 |
| RGB | 201, 156, 105 |
| HSL | 32°, 47%, 60% |
| LRV | 37.3 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Valspar Buckskin Pony
Buckskin Pony sits in the mid-range at LRV 37.3, 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.
Buckskin Pony 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
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 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
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Buckskin Pony 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 #C99C69 in HSL space. Pair Buckskin Pony 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 Buckskin Pony Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Buckskin Pony 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 3004-7C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Buckskin Pony
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Buckskin Pony is Empire Gold (SW 12) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Empire Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Buckskin Pony
Behr's nearest match is Gingersnap (S270-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Buckskin Pony without repainting risk. See the full Gingersnap swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Buckskin Pony
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Buckskin Pony is Warm Sunglow (CSP-1070) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Warm Sunglow swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Buckskin Pony
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Buckskin Pony is Bleached Maple (PPG1089-5) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bleached Maple swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Buckskin Pony
At Glidden, the closest color to Buckskin Pony is Good Life (PPG1090-5) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Good Life swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Buckskin Pony
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Sahara Sands (315-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Buckskin Pony without repainting risk. See the full Sahara Sands swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Buckskin Pony
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Buckskin Pony is Mannered Gold (HGSW 2173) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mannered Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Buckskin Pony
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Buckskin Pony is Wildflower Honey (DET486) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wildflower Honey swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Buckskin Pony
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Buckskin Pony. The nearest is India Yellow (NO. 66) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full India Yellow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Buckskin Pony
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Back to Basics (0255), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Buckskin Pony without repainting risk. See the full Back to Basics swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Buckskin Pony
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Back to Basics (0255), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Buckskin Pony without repainting risk. See the full Back to Basics swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Buckskin Pony
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Buckskin Pony is Honeycomb (BD69). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37.3). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Honeycomb and you'll get the same color. See the full Honeycomb swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Buckskin Pony
Clare has no exact twin of Buckskin Pony. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Buckskin Pony
Kompozit's nearest match is Back to Basics (0255), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Buckskin Pony without repainting risk. See the full Back to Basics swatch →