Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Calfskin |
| SKU | M129 |
| Hex | #CAB598 |
| RGB | 202, 181, 152 |
| HSL | 35°, 32%, 69% |
| LRV | 47.7 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Calfskin
Calfskin sits in the mid-range at LRV 47.7, 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.
Calfskin 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
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 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
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Calfskin 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 #CAB598 in HSL space. Pair Calfskin 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 Calfskin Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Calfskin 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 M129 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Calfskin
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Calfskin is Lamb's Wool (SW 9536). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.7). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Lamb's Wool and you'll get the same color. See the full Lamb's Wool swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Calfskin
Behr's nearest match is Polo Tan (N260-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Calfskin without repainting risk. See the full Polo Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Calfskin
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Calfskin is Fairway Oaks (1075). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 47.7). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Fairway Oaks and you'll get the same color. See the full Fairway Oaks swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Calfskin
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Happy Trails (PPG1084-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 47.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Calfskin without repainting risk. See the full Happy Trails swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Calfskin
Glidden's nearest match is Happy Trails (PPG1084-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 47.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Calfskin without repainting risk. See the full Happy Trails swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Calfskin
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Calfskin is Flaxen Tan (416-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Flaxen Tan swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Calfskin
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Calfskin is Macadamia (HGSW 3176). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 47.7). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Macadamia and you'll get the same color. See the full Macadamia swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Calfskin
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Calfskin is Stonish Beige (DEC716) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stonish Beige swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Calfskin
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Wicker Basket (0280), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 47.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Calfskin without repainting risk. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Calfskin
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Wicker Basket (0280), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Calfskin without repainting risk. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Calfskin
At Rodda, the closest color to Calfskin is Whole Grain (CA099) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 47.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whole Grain swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Calfskin
C2 Paint's nearest match is Kalahari (C2-828), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 47.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Calfskin without repainting risk. See the full Kalahari swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Calfskin
Kompozit's nearest match is Wicker Basket (0280), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Calfskin without repainting risk. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →