Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Counterpoint |
| SKU | 8005-5C |
| Hex | #C1B6A5 |
| RGB | 193, 182, 165 |
| HSL | 36°, 18%, 70% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Counterpoint
Counterpoint sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Counterpoint 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 Counterpoint 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 #C1B6A5 in HSL space. Pair Counterpoint 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 Counterpoint Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Counterpoint 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 8005-5C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Counterpoint
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Analytical Gray (SW 7051), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Counterpoint without repainting risk. See the full Analytical Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Counterpoint
The closest Behr equivalent of Counterpoint is Pasha Brown (MQ2-51). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Behr is your counter, order Pasha Brown and you'll get the same color. See the full Pasha Brown swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Counterpoint
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Counterpoint is Gallery Buff (CSP-225). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Gallery Buff and you'll get the same color. See the full Gallery Buff swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Counterpoint
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Summer Suede (PPG14-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Counterpoint without repainting risk. See the full Summer Suede swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Counterpoint
Glidden's nearest match is Summer Suede (PPG14-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Counterpoint without repainting risk. See the full Summer Suede swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Counterpoint
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Counterpoint is Bare Titanium (404-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bare Titanium swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Counterpoint
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Counterpoint is Loggia (HGSW 3446). At ΔE 0.96 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). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Loggia and you'll get the same color. See the full Loggia swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Counterpoint
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Naturally-Sourced (DEGR24), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Counterpoint without repainting risk. See the full Naturally-Sourced swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Counterpoint
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Counterpoint is Sunday Stroll (JG-19) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Counterpoint
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Counterpoint is Jitney (NO. 293) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jitney swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Counterpoint
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Counterpoint is Roman Ruins (0225) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Counterpoint
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Thistle Gray (0197), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Counterpoint without repainting risk. See the full Thistle Gray swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Counterpoint
At Rodda, the closest color to Counterpoint is Hearth (CA045) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hearth swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Counterpoint
C2 Paint's nearest match is Ostrich (C2-909), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Counterpoint without repainting risk. See the full Ostrich swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Counterpoint
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Counterpoint is Sevilla (SEVILLA) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sevilla swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Counterpoint
Kompozit's nearest match is Thistle Gray (0197), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Counterpoint without repainting risk. See the full Thistle Gray swatch →