Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Fiddlesticks |
| SKU | 8004-17D |
| Hex | #C9AA87 |
| RGB | 201, 170, 135 |
| HSL | 32°, 38%, 66% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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.
Fiddlesticks 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
15 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Fiddlesticks 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 #C9AA87 in HSL space. Pair Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Fiddlesticks 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 8004-17D directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fiddlesticks
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Camelback (SW 6122), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fiddlesticks without repainting risk. See the full Camelback swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Fiddlesticks
Behr's nearest match is Harvest Home (MQ2-13), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fiddlesticks without repainting risk. See the full Harvest Home swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Fiddlesticks
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Fiddlesticks is Hidden Oaks (1129). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Hidden Oaks and you'll get the same color. See the full Hidden Oaks swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Fiddlesticks
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Wright Dark Eggshell (FLLW726), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fiddlesticks without repainting risk. See the full Wright Dark Eggshell swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Fiddlesticks
Glidden's nearest match is Rabbit (PPG15-11), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fiddlesticks without repainting risk. See the full Rabbit swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Fiddlesticks
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Suncoast (316-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fiddlesticks without repainting risk. See the full Suncoast swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fiddlesticks
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Camelback (HGSW 2185), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fiddlesticks without repainting risk. See the full Camelback swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Fiddlesticks
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is DaVanzo Beige (DET664), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fiddlesticks without repainting risk. See the full DaVanzo Beige swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Fiddlesticks
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Fiddlesticks. The nearest is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Fiddlesticks
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Beach Coast Buff (H122), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fiddlesticks without repainting risk. See the full Beach Coast Buff swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Fiddlesticks
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Fiddlesticks is Coastal Sand (H0122). At ΔE 0.44 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Coastal Sand and you'll get the same color. See the full Coastal Sand swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Fiddlesticks
The closest Rodda equivalent of Fiddlesticks is Sand Dune (CA108). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). If Rodda is your counter, order Sand Dune and you'll get the same color. See the full Sand Dune swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Fiddlesticks
C2 Paint's nearest match is Challah (C2-859), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fiddlesticks without repainting risk. See the full Challah swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Fiddlesticks
Kompozit has no exact twin of Fiddlesticks. The nearest is Cowhide (0155) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cowhide swatch →