Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Casual Khaki |
| SKU | V093-3 |
| Hex | #C5AB7F |
| RGB | 197, 171, 127 |
| HSL | 38°, 38%, 64% |
| LRV | 42.5 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Casual Khaki
Casual Khaki sits in the mid-range at LRV 42.5, 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.
Casual Khaki 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Casual Khaki 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 #C5AB7F in HSL space. Pair Casual Khaki 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 Casual Khaki Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Casual Khaki 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 V093-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Casual Khaki
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Downing Straw (SW 2813), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Casual Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Downing Straw swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Casual Khaki
The closest Behr equivalent of Casual Khaki is Cliff Ridge (MQ2-29). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42.5). If Behr is your counter, order Cliff Ridge and you'll get the same color. See the full Cliff Ridge swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Casual Khaki
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Casual Khaki is Camel Hair (CSP-285) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 42.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Camel Hair swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Casual Khaki
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Casual Khaki is Antiquity (PPG1093-5). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 42.5). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Antiquity and you'll get the same color. See the full Antiquity swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Casual Khaki
The closest Glidden equivalent of Casual Khaki is Golden Needles (20YY 41/264). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 42.5). If Glidden is your counter, order Golden Needles and you'll get the same color. See the full Golden Needles swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Casual Khaki
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Casual Khaki is Cork Bark (217-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cork Bark swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Casual Khaki
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Casual Khaki is Camelback (HGSW 2185) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Camelback swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Casual Khaki
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Casual Khaki is Handwoven (DE6200) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 42.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Handwoven swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Casual Khaki
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Casual Khaki is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Casual Khaki
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Casual Khaki is Beach Coast Buff (H122) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 42.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beach Coast Buff swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Casual Khaki
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Casual Khaki. The nearest is Coastal Sand (H0122) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coastal Sand swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Casual Khaki
Rodda has no exact twin of Casual Khaki. The nearest is Loam (CA119) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Loam swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Casual Khaki
C2 Paint's nearest match is Austin (C2-844), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Casual Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Austin swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Casual Khaki
Clare has no exact twin of Casual Khaki. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 42.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Casual Khaki
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Casual Khaki. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 4.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 42.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Casual Khaki
At Kompozit, the closest color to Casual Khaki is Green Gold (0317) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Gold swatch →