Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Embarrassed Shadow |
| SKU | 8004-5D |
| Hex | #B7A49F |
| RGB | 183, 164, 159 |
| HSL | 13°, 14%, 67% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Embarrassed Shadow
Embarrassed Shadow sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.
Embarrassed Shadow 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
14 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
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Embarrassed Shadow 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 #B7A49F in HSL space. Pair Embarrassed Shadow 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 Embarrassed Shadow Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Embarrassed Shadow 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 8004-5D directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Embarrassed Shadow
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Embarrassed Shadow is Flexible Gray (SW 6010) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Flexible Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Embarrassed Shadow
Behr's nearest match is Lavender Suede (HDC-NT-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Embarrassed Shadow without repainting risk. See the full Lavender Suede swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Embarrassed Shadow
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Embarrassed Shadow is Monet (1243) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Monet swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Embarrassed Shadow
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Embarrassed Shadow is Riveter Rose (PPG1017-4) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Riveter Rose swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Embarrassed Shadow
At Glidden, the closest color to Embarrassed Shadow is Riveter Rose (PPG1017-4) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Riveter Rose swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Embarrassed Shadow
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Embarrassed Shadow is Just Barely (402-3DB). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Just Barely and you'll get the same color. See the full Just Barely swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Embarrassed Shadow
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Embarrassed Shadow is Felted Gray (HGSW 3425) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Felted Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Embarrassed Shadow
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Embarrassed Shadow is Frontier Land (DE6074) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Frontier Land swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Embarrassed Shadow
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Embarrassed Shadow is Cozy Cover (0140) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cozy Cover swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Embarrassed Shadow
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Embarrassed Shadow is Cozy Cover (0140) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cozy Cover swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Embarrassed Shadow
At Rodda, the closest color to Embarrassed Shadow is Bohemia (R110) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bohemia swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Embarrassed Shadow
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Embarrassed Shadow. The nearest is Mesa (C2-813) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mesa swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Embarrassed Shadow
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Embarrassed Shadow. The nearest is Havana (HAVANA) at ΔE 4.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Havana swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Embarrassed Shadow
At Kompozit, the closest color to Embarrassed Shadow is Cozy Cover (0140) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cozy Cover swatch →