Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Emery Board |
| SKU | V084-3 |
| Hex | #C8A389 |
| RGB | 200, 163, 137 |
| HSL | 25°, 36%, 66% |
| LRV | 40.2 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Valspar Emery Board
Emery Board sits in the mid-range at LRV 40.2, 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.
Emery Board is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
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 orange 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
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Emery Board 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 #C8A389 in HSL space. Pair Emery Board 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 Emery Board Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Emery Board 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 V084-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Emery Board
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Emery Board is Deer Valley (SW 7720) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deer Valley swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Emery Board
The closest Behr equivalent of Emery Board is Granola (S230-4). At ΔE 0.38 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40.2). If Behr is your counter, order Granola and you'll get the same color. See the full Granola swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Emery Board
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Emery Board is Grazing Fawn (1220). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40.2). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Grazing Fawn and you'll get the same color. See the full Grazing Fawn swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Emery Board
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Emery Board. The nearest is Siesta Dreams (PPG1080-4) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Siesta Dreams swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Emery Board
At Glidden, the closest color to Emery Board is Onionskin Tan (00YY 37/221) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Onionskin Tan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Emery Board
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Emery Board is Rustic Rye (314-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rustic Rye swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Emery Board
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Emery Board is Trailside Tan (HGSW 3125) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 40.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trailside Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Emery Board
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Emery Board is Moenkopi Tan (DEC704) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moenkopi Tan swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Emery Board
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Emery Board is Entrance Hall Pink (NO. 61) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Entrance Hall Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Emery Board
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Emery Board. The nearest is Tailored Tan (0239) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tailored Tan swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Emery Board
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Cowhide (0155), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Emery Board without repainting risk. See the full Cowhide swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Emery Board
Rodda has no exact twin of Emery Board. The nearest is Sand Dune (CA108) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sand Dune swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Emery Board
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Emery Board is Buff Orpington (BD32) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buff Orpington swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Emery Board
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Emery Board. The nearest is Coda (CODA) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coda swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Emery Board
Kompozit's nearest match is Cowhide (0155), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Emery Board without repainting risk. See the full Cowhide swatch →