Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Epic |
| SKU | 6008-3C |
| Hex | #CBB995 |
| RGB | 203, 185, 149 |
| HSL | 40°, 34%, 69% |
| LRV | 49.6 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Epic
Epic sits in the mid-range at LRV 49.6, 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.
Epic 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
17 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Epic 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 #CBB995 in HSL space. Pair Epic 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 Epic Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Epic 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 6008-3C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Epic
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Epic is Stone Guardians (SW 9531). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49.6). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Stone Guardians and you'll get the same color. See the full Stone Guardians swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Epic
Behr's nearest match is Hayloft (MQ2-22), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Epic without repainting risk. See the full Hayloft swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Epic
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Oat Straw (AF-340), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Epic without repainting risk. See the full Oat Straw swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Epic
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Epic is Real Simple (PPG1096-4). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49.6). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Real Simple and you'll get the same color. See the full Real Simple swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Epic
Glidden's nearest match is Real Simple (PPG1096-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Epic without repainting risk. See the full Real Simple swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Epic
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Wood Smoke (418-2DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Epic without repainting risk. See the full Wood Smoke swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Epic
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Ecru (HGSW 3196), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 49.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Epic without repainting risk. See the full Ecru swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Epic
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Epic is Stone Pedestal (DEBN56) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Pedestal swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Epic
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Epic. The nearest is Summer Pear (JG-44) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Summer Pear swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Epic
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Epic is Wicker Basket (0280) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Epic
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Palmetto Bluff (0309), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Epic without repainting risk. See the full Palmetto Bluff swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Epic
Rodda has no exact twin of Epic. The nearest is Straw (CA117) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 49.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Straw swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Epic
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Epic is Sierra (C2-877). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49.6). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Sierra and you'll get the same color. See the full Sierra swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Epic
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Epic. The nearest is Tikal (TIKAL) at ΔE 4.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 49.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tikal swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Epic
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Epic is Versailles (VERSAILLES) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Epic
Kompozit's nearest match is Palmetto Bluff (0309), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Epic without repainting risk. See the full Palmetto Bluff swatch →