Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | El Dorado |
| SKU | 8003-21F |
| Hex | #A57A3B |
| RGB | 165, 122, 59 |
| HSL | 36°, 47%, 44% |
| LRV | 22 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Valspar El Dorado
With an LRV of 22, El Dorado is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
El Dorado works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
12 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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to El Dorado 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 #A57A3B in HSL space. Pair El Dorado 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 El Dorado Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching El Dorado 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 8003-21F directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of El Dorado
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to El Dorado is Gallant Gold (SW 6391) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gallant Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of El Dorado
At Behr, the closest color to El Dorado is Invitation Gold (MQ4-06) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Invitation Gold swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of El Dorado
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to El Dorado is Corduroy (2153-20) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Corduroy swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of El Dorado
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to El Dorado is Brown Basket (PPG16-15) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brown Basket swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of El Dorado
At Glidden, the closest color to El Dorado is Brown Basket (PPG16-15) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brown Basket swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of El Dorado
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to El Dorado is Bosc Pear Tree (215-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bosc Pear Tree swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of El Dorado
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to El Dorado is Quirky Gold (HGSW 2161) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quirky Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of El Dorado
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to El Dorado is Driftwood (DE5328) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Driftwood swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of El Dorado
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of El Dorado. The nearest is Rich and Rare (0893) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rich and Rare swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of El Dorado
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of El Dorado. The nearest is Crazy Horse (0256) at ΔE 4.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Crazy Horse swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of El Dorado
C2 Paint's nearest match is Pumpkin (C2-647), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for El Dorado without repainting risk. See the full Pumpkin swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of El Dorado
Kompozit has no exact twin of El Dorado. The nearest is Crazy Horse (0256) at ΔE 4.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Crazy Horse swatch →