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Valspar Etruscan BronzeP051 · #B68E65 · LRV 30.1

Etruscan Bronze reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Valspar P051 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

VALSPAR ETRUSCAN BRONZE
RGB 182, 142, 101LRV 30.1

Color spec

BrandValspar
NameEtruscan Bronze
SKUP051
Hex#B68E65
RGB182, 142, 101
HSL30°, 36%, 55%
LRV30.1
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyBrown
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About Valspar Etruscan Bronze

Etruscan Bronze sits in the mid-range at LRV 30.1, 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.

Etruscan Bronze is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.

Closest matches by brand

16 brands within ΔE 5

The 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 brown from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.01
All brown at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6116 · #BA8C64 · ΔE 2.01 · LRV 30
SW 6123 · #B39167 · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 31
SW 7718 · #BB8D6B · ΔE 3.48 · LRV 31
SW 43 · #AE905E · ΔE 4.91 · LRV 30

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.91
All brown at Behr →
MQ2-15 · #B3916B · ΔE 1.91 · LRV 31
S260-5 · #B48C5C · ΔE 2.15 · LRV 29
S280-5 · #B4915F · ΔE 3.55 · LRV 31
S230-5 · #B68C6E · ΔE 3.98 · LRV 30

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.16
All brown at Benjamin Moore →
1105 · #B88D60 · ΔE 1.16 · LRV 30
CC-420 · #B88D60 · ΔE 1.16 · LRV 30
1131 · #B6906B · ΔE 1.27 · LRV 31
1139 · #BA8D65 · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 30

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.9
All brown at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1080-5 · #B99068 · ΔE 0.9 · LRV 31
1080-5 · #BA8F68 · ΔE 1.45 · LRV 31
PPG1081-5 · #B98D68 · ΔE 2.12 · LRV 30
PPG1091-6 · #B5905B · ΔE 3.8 · LRV 31

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.45
All brown at Glidden →
PPG1080-5 · #BA8F68 · ΔE 1.45 · LRV 31
PPG1083-6 · #B08A61 · ΔE 1.6 · LRV 28
PPG1089-6 · #BC9263 · ΔE 2.06 · LRV 32
PPG1081-5 · #B98D68 · ΔE 2.12 · LRV 30

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.14
All brown at Dutch Boy →
315-5DB · #B48F65 · ΔE 1.14 · LRV 30
314-5DB · #BA8C64 · ΔE 2.01 · LRV 30
316-4DB · #B39167 · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 31
217-5DB · #B5946B · ΔE 2.75 · LRV 32
HGSW 2153 · #BA8C64 · ΔE 2.01 · LRV 30
HGSW 6116 · #BA8C64 · ΔE 2.01 · LRV 30
HGSW 2183 · #B39167 · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 31
HGSW 6123 · #B39167 · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 31

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.87
All brown at Dunn-Edwards →
DET685 · #B78D61 · ΔE 0.87 · LRV 29
DE6152 · #B49161 · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 29
DE6117 · #B49375 · ΔE 3.62 · LRV 30
DE5327 · #BB8E55 · ΔE 3.92 · LRV 29

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.6
All brown at Magnolia Home →
JG-152 · #A8875F · ΔE 3.6 · LRV 26

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.69
All brown at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 45 · #BA9368 · ΔE 1.69 · LRV 32
NO. 46 · #BD8C5F · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 30

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.66
All brown at Diamond Vogel →
0248 · #B78D64 · ΔE 0.66 · LRV 30
0247 · #BD9264 · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 32
0240 · #B0906E · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 30
0156 · #B68F73 · ΔE 4.29 · LRV 31

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.96
All brown at Hirshfield's →
0247 · #BB8E5E · ΔE 1.96 · LRV 31
0261 · #AF926D · ΔE 3.51 · LRV 32
0892 · #B39260 · ΔE 4.09 · LRV 31
H0126 · #B88E72 · ΔE 4.72 · LRV 31

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.61
All brown at Rodda →
CA101 · #B49370 · ΔE 2.61 · LRV 32
CA102 · #AB8868 · ΔE 3.45 · LRV 27

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.17
All brown at C2 Paint →
C2-602 · #BD8F5F · ΔE 2.17 · LRV 31
C2-857 · #B49370 · ΔE 2.61 · LRV 32
BD33 · #B38869 · ΔE 4.11 · LRV 28

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.59
All brown at Portola Paints →
BANDELIER · #BC8C64 · ΔE 2.59 · LRV 30

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.96
All brown at Kompozit →
0247 · #BB8E5E · ΔE 1.96 · LRV 31
0248 · #B4875E · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 28
0261 · #AF926D · ΔE 3.51 · LRV 31
0892 · #B39260 · ΔE 4.09 · LRV 31

Similar Valspar colors

closest in the Valspar deck

The nearest shades to Etruscan Bronze within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

V089-4 · LRV 30
8004-17E · LRV 30
8003-17E · LRV 30
M155 · LRV 29.7
3006-7B · LRV 29.8
V087-4 · LRV 29.8

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #B68E65 in HSL space. Pair Etruscan Bronze with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#B68E65 + #658DB6
TRIADIC
#B68E65 · #65B68E · #8E65B6
ANALOGOUS
#B66665 · #B68E65 · #B5B665

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.98:1fail
Sample text on black
7.05:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Valspar Etruscan Bronze Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Etruscan Bronze 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 P051 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Etruscan Bronze

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Etruscan Bronze is Tatami Tan (SW 6116) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tatami Tan swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Etruscan Bronze

Behr's nearest match is Baguette (MQ2-15), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Etruscan Bronze without repainting risk. See the full Baguette swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Etruscan Bronze

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Maple Syrup (1105), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Etruscan Bronze without repainting risk. See the full Maple Syrup swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Etruscan Bronze

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Etruscan Bronze is Fire Dust (PPG1081-5) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fire Dust swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Etruscan Bronze

At Glidden, the closest color to Etruscan Bronze is Fire Dust (PPG1081-5) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fire Dust swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Etruscan Bronze

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Bisqued Neutral (315-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Etruscan Bronze without repainting risk. See the full Bisqued Neutral swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Etruscan Bronze

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Etruscan Bronze is Butcher Paper (HGSW 2153) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Butcher Paper swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Etruscan Bronze

The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Etruscan Bronze is Mission Gold (DET685). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30.1). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Mission Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Mission Gold swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Etruscan Bronze

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Etruscan Bronze. The nearest is Vintage Crown (JG-152) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 30.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Etruscan Bronze

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Etruscan Bronze is Wet Sand (NO. 46) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wet Sand swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Etruscan Bronze

The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Etruscan Bronze is Safari Sun (0248). 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 30 vs 30.1). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Safari Sun and you'll get the same color. See the full Safari Sun swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Etruscan Bronze

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Apple Crisp (0247), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Etruscan Bronze without repainting risk. See the full Apple Crisp swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Etruscan Bronze

At Rodda, the closest color to Etruscan Bronze is Rye (CA101) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rye swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Etruscan Bronze

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Etruscan Bronze is Frida (C2-602) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Frida swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Etruscan Bronze

At Portola Paints, the closest color to Etruscan Bronze is Bandelier (BANDELIER) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bandelier swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Etruscan Bronze

Kompozit's nearest match is Apple Crisp (0247), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Etruscan Bronze without repainting risk. See the full Apple Crisp swatch →

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