Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Doe Eyes |
| SKU | 3002-9C |
| Hex | #B79878 |
| RGB | 183, 152, 120 |
| HSL | 30°, 30%, 59% |
| LRV | 33.8 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Doe Eyes
Doe Eyes sits in the mid-range at LRV 33.8, 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.
Doe Eyes 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
15 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
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Doe Eyes 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 #B79878 in HSL space. Pair Doe Eyes 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 Doe Eyes Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Doe Eyes 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 3002-9C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Doe Eyes
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Canoe (SW 7724), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Doe Eyes without repainting risk. See the full Canoe swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Doe Eyes
Behr's nearest match is Artisan Crafts (N250-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Doe Eyes without repainting risk. See the full Artisan Crafts swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Doe Eyes
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Doe Eyes is Saddle Tan (1124). At ΔE 0.51 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33.8). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Saddle Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Saddle Tan swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Doe Eyes
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Doe Eyes is Coffee Kiss (PPG1084-5) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 33.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coffee Kiss swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Doe Eyes
Glidden's nearest match is Maison De Campagne (PPG15-01), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 33.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Doe Eyes without repainting risk. See the full Maison De Campagne swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Doe Eyes
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Doe Eyes is Mitered Edge (216-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 33.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mitered Edge swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Doe Eyes
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Craggy Desert (HGSW 3134), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 33.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Doe Eyes without repainting risk. See the full Craggy Desert swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Doe Eyes
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Wooded Acre (DE6130), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Doe Eyes without repainting risk. See the full Wooded Acre swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Doe Eyes
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Doe Eyes is Buff (NO. 20) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 33.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buff swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Doe Eyes
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Doe Eyes is Tan Hide (0261) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tan Hide swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Doe Eyes
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Doe Eyes is Blonde Shell (0170) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blonde Shell swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Doe Eyes
At Rodda, the closest color to Doe Eyes is Wheat (CA053) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 33.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wheat swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Doe Eyes
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Doe Eyes. The nearest is Walnut Hull (BD76) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 33.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Walnut Hull swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Doe Eyes
At Kompozit, the closest color to Doe Eyes is Blonde Shell (0170) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blonde Shell swatch →