Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Darling Clementine |
| SKU | V012-3 |
| Hex | #F79322 |
| RGB | 247, 147, 34 |
| HSL | 32°, 93%, 55% |
| LRV | 40.7 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Valspar Darling Clementine
Darling Clementine sits in the mid-range at LRV 40.7, 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.
Darling Clementine is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
10 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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Darling Clementine 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 #F79322 in HSL space. Pair Darling Clementine 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 Darling Clementine Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Darling Clementine 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 V012-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Darling Clementine
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Darling Clementine is Forceful Orange (SW 6894) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Forceful Orange swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Darling Clementine
At Behr, the closest color to Darling Clementine is Blazing Bonfire (P250-7) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blazing Bonfire swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Darling Clementine
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Darling Clementine is Sharp Cheddar (2017-20). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 40.7). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Sharp Cheddar and you'll get the same color. See the full Sharp Cheddar swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Darling Clementine
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Darling Clementine. The nearest is Dynamo (PPG17-22) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 40.7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dynamo swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Darling Clementine
At Glidden, the closest color to Darling Clementine is Jack O Lantern (89YR 36/694) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 40.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jack O Lantern swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Darling Clementine
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Darling Clementine is Monarch Wing (111-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Monarch Wing swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Darling Clementine
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Darling Clementine is Energy Orange (DE5223) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 40.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Energy Orange swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Darling Clementine
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Darling Clementine is Zambia (0963) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 40.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Zambia swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Darling Clementine
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Darling Clementine is Zambia (0963) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 40.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Zambia swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Darling Clementine
At Kompozit, the closest color to Darling Clementine is Zambia (0963) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 40.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Zambia swatch →