Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Churchill Downs |
| SKU | V147-4 |
| Hex | #9B9079 |
| RGB | 155, 144, 121 |
| HSL | 41°, 15%, 54% |
| LRV | 28.2 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs sits in the mid-range at LRV 28.2, 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.
Churchill Downs 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
18 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
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Churchill Downs 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 #9B9079 in HSL space. Pair Churchill Downs 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 Churchill Downs Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Churchill Downs 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 V147-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Churchill Downs
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Featherstone (SW 9518), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Churchill Downs without repainting risk. See the full Featherstone swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Churchill Downs
Behr has no exact twin of Churchill Downs. The nearest is Cottage Walk (ECC-17-1) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cottage Walk swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Churchill Downs
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Nordic Gray (CC-576), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Churchill Downs without repainting risk. See the full Nordic Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Churchill Downs
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Churchill Downs is Oyster Shell (PPG14-13) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oyster Shell swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Churchill Downs
The closest Glidden equivalent of Churchill Downs is Canyon Floor Tan (40YY 28/130). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28.2). If Glidden is your counter, order Canyon Floor Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Canyon Floor Tan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Churchill Downs
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Stone Cottage (421-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Churchill Downs without repainting risk. See the full Stone Cottage swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Churchill Downs
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Churchill Downs is Arroyo Valley (HGSW 3203) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arroyo Valley swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Churchill Downs
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Churchill Downs is Dusty Cobblestone (DEBN27) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusty Cobblestone swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Churchill Downs
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Churchill Downs. The nearest is Garden Party (JG-53) at ΔE 4.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Garden Party swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Churchill Downs
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Churchill Downs is Burning Idea (0373) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28.2) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burning Idea swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Churchill Downs
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Churchill Downs is Whipcord (0338) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whipcord swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Churchill Downs
C2 Paint's nearest match is Parador (C2-922), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Churchill Downs without repainting risk. See the full Parador swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Churchill Downs
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Churchill Downs is Bond Street (BOND STREET) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Churchill Downs
Backdrop has no exact twin of Churchill Downs. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 4.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 28.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Churchill Downs
At Kompozit, the closest color to Churchill Downs is Whipcord (0338) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whipcord swatch →