Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Ecosystem |
| SKU | V094-4 |
| Hex | #A69269 |
| RGB | 166, 146, 105 |
| HSL | 40°, 26%, 53% |
| LRV | 29.9 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Ecosystem
Ecosystem sits in the mid-range at LRV 29.9, 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.
Ecosystem 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
13 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Ecosystem 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 #A69269 in HSL space. Pair Ecosystem 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 Ecosystem Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ecosystem 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 V094-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ecosystem
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Ecosystem is Roycroft Suede (SW 2842) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 29.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roycroft Suede swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ecosystem
Behr's nearest match is Eco Green (PPU8-05), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 29.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ecosystem without repainting risk. See the full Eco Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Ecosystem
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Woodstock Tan (HC-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 29.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ecosystem without repainting risk. See the full Woodstock Tan swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ecosystem
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Ecosystem is Sweet Sparrow (PPG1100-5). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 29.9). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Sweet Sparrow and you'll get the same color. See the full Sweet Sparrow swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Ecosystem
The closest Glidden equivalent of Ecosystem is Sweet Sparrow (PPG1100-5). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 29.9). If Glidden is your counter, order Sweet Sparrow and you'll get the same color. See the full Sweet Sparrow swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ecosystem
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Ecosystem is Batter's Box (320-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Batter's Box swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ecosystem
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Ecosystem is Burlap (HGSW 3193) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burlap swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ecosystem
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Rattan Basket (DE6201), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ecosystem without repainting risk. See the full Rattan Basket swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ecosystem
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Ecosystem is Gold Taffeta (0276) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Taffeta swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Ecosystem
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Ecosystem is Canyon Gold (H0031) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Canyon Gold swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Ecosystem
Rodda has no exact twin of Ecosystem. The nearest is Pumpkin Seed (CA148) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pumpkin Seed swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Ecosystem
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Ecosystem is Limelight (BD75) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 29.9) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Limelight swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ecosystem
Kompozit's nearest match is There's No Place Like Home (0318), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 29.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ecosystem without repainting risk. See the full There's No Place Like Home swatch →