Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Cache of Camel |
| SKU | M254 |
| Hex | #CFB98B |
| RGB | 207, 185, 139 |
| HSL | 41°, 41%, 68% |
| LRV | 49.6 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Cache of Camel
Cache of Camel sits in the mid-range at LRV 49.6, 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.
Cache of Camel 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
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 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
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Cache of Camel 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 #CFB98B in HSL space. Pair Cache of Camel 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 Cache of Camel Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cache of Camel 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 M254 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cache of Camel
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cache of Camel is Ecru (SW 6135) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 49.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ecru swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Cache of Camel
Behr's nearest match is Desert Camel (320F-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 49.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cache of Camel without repainting risk. See the full Desert Camel swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cache of Camel
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Sombrero (249), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It runs slightly darker (LRV 48 vs 49.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cache of Camel without repainting risk. See the full Sombrero swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cache of Camel
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Cache of Camel is Appalachian Trail (PPG1105-5). At ΔE 0.51 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49.6). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Appalachian Trail and you'll get the same color. See the full Appalachian Trail swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cache of Camel
The closest Glidden equivalent of Cache of Camel is Appalachian Trail (PPG1105-5). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49.6). If Glidden is your counter, order Appalachian Trail and you'll get the same color. See the full Appalachian Trail swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cache of Camel
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Cache of Camel is Starburst Wheat (321-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Starburst Wheat swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cache of Camel
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cache of Camel is Ecru (HGSW 3196) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 49.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ecru swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cache of Camel
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Buckskin (DE6158), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It runs slightly darker (LRV 48 vs 49.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cache of Camel without repainting risk. See the full Buckskin swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Cache of Camel
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Cache of Camel is Summer Pear (JG-44) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49.6) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summer Pear swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cache of Camel
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Cache of Camel. The nearest is Straw (NO. 52) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Straw swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cache of Camel
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Dubloon (0890), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 49.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cache of Camel without repainting risk. See the full Dubloon swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cache of Camel
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Cache of Camel is Palmetto Bluff (0309) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Palmetto Bluff swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Cache of Camel
Rodda has no exact twin of Cache of Camel. The nearest is Straw (CA117) at ΔE 4.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 49.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Straw swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cache of Camel
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Cache of Camel is Vicuna (C2-860) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vicuna swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Cache of Camel
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Cache of Camel is Versailles (VERSAILLES) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cache of Camel
At Kompozit, the closest color to Cache of Camel is Palmetto Bluff (0309) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Palmetto Bluff swatch →