Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Dry Earth |
| SKU | 6008-4A |
| Hex | #BDA982 |
| RGB | 189, 169, 130 |
| HSL | 40°, 31%, 63% |
| LRV | 40.8 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Dry Earth
Dry Earth sits in the mid-range at LRV 40.8, 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.
Dry Earth 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
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Dry Earth 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 #BDA982 in HSL space. Pair Dry Earth 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 Dry Earth Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dry Earth 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 6008-4A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dry Earth
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Dry Earth. The nearest is Cork Wedge (SW 7539) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 40.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cork Wedge swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Dry Earth
At Behr, the closest color to Dry Earth is Makrut Lime (PPU8-08A) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Makrut Lime swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dry Earth
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Danville Tan (HC-91), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dry Earth without repainting risk. See the full Danville Tan swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dry Earth
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Antiquity (PPG1093-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dry Earth without repainting risk. See the full Antiquity swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Dry Earth
The closest Glidden equivalent of Dry Earth is Summerwood Gold (30YY 39/225). At ΔE 0.4 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 40.8). If Glidden is your counter, order Summerwood Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Summerwood Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dry Earth
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Corked Tan (320-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dry Earth without repainting risk. See the full Corked Tan swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dry Earth
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Dry Earth is Camelback (HGSW 2185) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 40.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Camelback swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dry Earth
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Handwoven (DE6200), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dry Earth without repainting risk. See the full Handwoven swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dry Earth
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Dry Earth. The nearest is Juniper Tree (JG-166) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 40.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dry Earth
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Biscuit (NO. 38), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 40.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dry Earth without repainting risk. See the full Biscuit swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dry Earth
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Dry Earth is Sassafras (0310). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40.8). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Sassafras and you'll get the same color. See the full Sassafras swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dry Earth
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Star of Gold (0323), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dry Earth without repainting risk. See the full Star of Gold swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Dry Earth
Rodda has no exact twin of Dry Earth. The nearest is Heathered Herb (R050) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 40.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Heathered Herb swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dry Earth
C2 Paint's nearest match is Bamboo (C2-875), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dry Earth without repainting risk. See the full Bamboo swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Dry Earth
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Dry Earth. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 47 vs 40.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dry Earth
Kompozit's nearest match is Star of Gold (0323), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dry Earth without repainting risk. See the full Star of Gold swatch →