Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Char Latte |
| SKU | M128 |
| Hex | #AE8D68 |
| RGB | 174, 141, 104 |
| HSL | 32°, 30%, 55% |
| LRV | 29.1 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Char Latte
Char Latte sits in the mid-range at LRV 29.1, 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.
Char Latte 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
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Char Latte 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 #AE8D68 in HSL space. Pair Char Latte 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 Char Latte Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Char Latte 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 M128 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Char Latte
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Char Latte is Yearling (SW 7725) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yearling swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Char Latte
At Behr, the closest color to Char Latte is Poncho (S240-5) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Poncho swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Char Latte
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Char Latte is Scarecrow (1041) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Scarecrow swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Char Latte
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Caramel Kiss (PPG1083-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Char Latte without repainting risk. See the full Caramel Kiss swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Char Latte
Glidden's nearest match is Caramel Kiss (PPG1083-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Char Latte without repainting risk. See the full Caramel Kiss swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Char Latte
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Bisqued Neutral (315-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Char Latte without repainting risk. See the full Bisqued Neutral swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Char Latte
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Char Latte is Tranquil Tan (HGSW 3163) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tranquil Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Char Latte
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Rocky Ridge (DE6145), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 29.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Char Latte without repainting risk. See the full Rocky Ridge swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Char Latte
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Char Latte is Vintage Crown (JG-152) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 29.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Char Latte
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Char Latte. The nearest is Wet Sand (NO. 46) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wet Sand swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Char Latte
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Spiced Rum (0240), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Char Latte without repainting risk. See the full Spiced Rum swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Char Latte
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Spiced Rum (0240), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Char Latte without repainting risk. See the full Spiced Rum swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Char Latte
At Rodda, the closest color to Char Latte is Madrona (CA102) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Madrona swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Char Latte
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Char Latte. The nearest is Sweetfeed (BD33) at ΔE 4.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sweetfeed swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Char Latte
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Char Latte. The nearest is Bandelier (BANDELIER) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bandelier swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Char Latte
Kompozit's nearest match is Spiced Rum (0240), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Char Latte without repainting risk. See the full Spiced Rum swatch →