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Valspar Earth Friendly8004-22C · #CDC09F · LRV 53

Earth Friendly reads as a warm red-orange tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Valspar 8004-22C actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

VALSPAR EARTH FRIENDLY
RGB 205, 192, 159LRV 53

Color spec

BrandValspar
NameEarth Friendly
SKU8004-22C
Hex#CDC09F
RGB205, 192, 159
HSL43°, 32%, 71%
LRV53
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Valspar Earth Friendly

At LRV 53, Earth Friendly is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Earth Friendly is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.

Closest matches by brand

17 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.94
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7732 · #C8BD98 · ΔE 1.94 · LRV 51
SW 9120 · #CDBB9C · ΔE 2.73 · LRV 51
SW 6156 · #CDBDA2 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 52
SW 7689 · #D2BB9D · ΔE 4.92 · LRV 52

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.79
All neutral at Behr →
BXC-80 · #CBC19D · ΔE 1.79 · LRV 53
710C-3 · #CBC3A4 · ΔE 2.21 · LRV 54
PPU8-10 · #CDBEA3 · ΔE 2.53 · LRV 52
S280-3 · #D3BFA0 · ΔE 3.39 · LRV 54

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.16
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
242 · #CEC3A4 · ΔE 1.16 · LRV 53
HC-92 · #CEBEA0 · ΔE 1.96 · LRV 52
1046 · #D3C09D · ΔE 2.44 · LRV 52
CC-150 · #D3C09D · ΔE 2.44 · LRV 52

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.7
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1101-3 · #CEC1A5 · ΔE 1.7 · LRV 54
PPG1104-4 · #D1BF99 · ΔE 2.15 · LRV 53
PPG1086-4 · #D1BC9C · ΔE 3.68 · LRV 52
PPG1113-3 · #C5C1A3 · ΔE 3.88 · LRV 53

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.7
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG1101-3 · #CEC1A5 · ΔE 1.7 · LRV 54
PPG1194-6 · #CEC1A5 · ΔE 1.7 · LRV 54
PPG1104-4 · #D2C098 · ΔE 2.43 · LRV 54
PPG1086-4 · #D2BC9B · ΔE 3.93 · LRV 52

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.94
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
322-2DB · #CEC19D · ΔE 0.94 · LRV 54
416-1DB · #CFC1A5 · ΔE 1.92 · LRV 54
418-1DB · #CDBD9F · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 52
320-3DB · #D1BF98 · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 53
HGSW 3206 · #CDBB9C · ΔE 2.73 · LRV 53
HGSW 9120 · #CDBB9C · ΔE 2.73 · LRV 53
HGSW 3216 · #CDBDA2 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 52
HGSW 6156 · #CDBDA2 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 52

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.72
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6172 · #CEBE9F · ΔE 1.72 · LRV 49
DESS22 · #C8C0A6 · ΔE 2.7 · LRV 52
DEBN67 · #CCC2AA · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 54
DEC775 · #C7C4A5 · ΔE 4.34 · LRV 50

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.39
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-48 · #C2BFA2 · ΔE 4.39 · LRV 51

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.32
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 9 · #CDC0A0 · ΔE 0.32 · LRV 53
NO. 16 · #D1C19F · ΔE 1.29 · LRV 54
NO. 10 · #C7BDA4 · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 51
NO. 15 · #C6C0AA · ΔE 4.14 · LRV 53

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.81
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0330 · #D0C3A1 · ΔE 0.81 · LRV 55
0309 · #D0BD98 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 52
0274 · #D1BFA1 · ΔE 2.76 · LRV 54
0266 · #D3BF9D · ΔE 2.92 · LRV 53

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.89
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0330 · #D0C19F · ΔE 0.89 · LRV 53
0393 · #CDC29D · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 54
0274 · #D0BC9D · ΔE 3.45 · LRV 52
0378 · #C7C1A8 · ΔE 3.51 · LRV 53

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.39
All neutral at Rodda →
CA146 · #CEC5A1 · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 56
CA145 · #CBC1AB · ΔE 3.58 · LRV 54
CA098 · #D0C1AB · ΔE 4.4 · LRV 54

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.45
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-880 · #CEC09E · ΔE 0.45 · LRV 53
C2-799 · #CEBFA4 · ΔE 2.51 · LRV 53
BD7 · #D1C0A3 · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 54
BD78 · #C8C1A4 · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 53

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.69
All neutral at Portola Paints →
EL MATADOR · #DBC6A9 · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 58

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.11
All neutral at Annie Sloan →
VERSAILLES · #C4B58A · ΔE 4.11 · LRV 47
OLD OCHRE · #DFC9A9 · ΔE 4.85 · LRV 60

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.89
All neutral at Kompozit →
0330 · #D0C19F · ΔE 0.89 · LRV 54
0393 · #CDC29D · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 54
0274 · #D0BC9D · ΔE 3.45 · LRV 52
0378 · #C7C1A8 · ΔE 3.51 · LRV 53

Similar Valspar colors

closest in the Valspar deck

The nearest shades to Earth Friendly within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

3007-10B · LRV 53
6006-5B · LRV 53.2
6006-3C · LRV 52
3005-10A · LRV 52.8
8004-16C · LRV 54
V094-2 · LRV 56

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #CDC09F in HSL space. Pair Earth Friendly with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#CDC09F + #9FACCD
TRIADIC
#CDC09F · #9FCDC0 · #C09FCD
ANALOGOUS
#CDA99F · #CDC09F · #C3CD9F

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.8:1fail
Sample text on black
11.64:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Valspar Earth Friendly Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Earth Friendly 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 8004-22C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Earth Friendly

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Earth Friendly is Ramie (SW 6156) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 53) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ramie swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Earth Friendly

Behr's nearest match is Wildwood (BXC-80), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 53 vs 53) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Earth Friendly without repainting risk. See the full Wildwood swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Earth Friendly

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Wheeling Neutral (HC-92), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 53) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Earth Friendly without repainting risk. See the full Wheeling Neutral swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Earth Friendly

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Stylish (PPG1101-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 53) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Earth Friendly without repainting risk. See the full Stylish swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Earth Friendly

Glidden's nearest match is Stylish (PPG1101-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 53) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Earth Friendly without repainting risk. See the full Stylish swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Earth Friendly

The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Earth Friendly is Rustling Reed (322-2DB). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 53). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Rustling Reed and you'll get the same color. See the full Rustling Reed swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Earth Friendly

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Earth Friendly is White Ramie (HGSW 3216) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 53) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full White Ramie swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Earth Friendly

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Bungalow Taupe (DE6172), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It runs slightly darker (LRV 49 vs 53) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Earth Friendly without repainting risk. See the full Bungalow Taupe swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Earth Friendly

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Earth Friendly. The nearest is Gold Moss (JG-48) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 51 vs 53). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gold Moss swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Earth Friendly

The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Earth Friendly is Light Stone (NO. 9). At ΔE 0.32 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 53 vs 53). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Light Stone and you'll get the same color. See the full Light Stone swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Earth Friendly

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Earth Friendly is Polished Marble (0274) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 53) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Polished Marble swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Earth Friendly

The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Earth Friendly is Castaway Beach (0330). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 53 vs 53). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Castaway Beach and you'll get the same color. See the full Castaway Beach swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Earth Friendly

At Rodda, the closest color to Earth Friendly is Lemongrass (CA146) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 56 vs 53) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemongrass swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Earth Friendly

The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Earth Friendly is Haybale (C2-880). At ΔE 0.45 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 53 vs 53). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Haybale and you'll get the same color. See the full Haybale swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Earth Friendly

The closest Kompozit equivalent of Earth Friendly is Castaway Beach (0330). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 53). If Kompozit is your counter, order Castaway Beach and you'll get the same color. See the full Castaway Beach swatch →

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