Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Fond of Fronds |
| SKU | V096-4 |
| Hex | #A19569 |
| RGB | 161, 149, 105 |
| HSL | 47°, 23%, 52% |
| LRV | 30.1 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Fond of Fronds
Fond of Fronds 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 yellow 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.
Fond of Fronds 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
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Fond of Fronds 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 #A19569 in HSL space. Pair Fond of Fronds 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 Fond of Fronds Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Fond of Fronds 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 V096-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fond of Fronds
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Fond of Fronds is Lemon Verbena (SW 7726) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30.1) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemon Verbena swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Fond of Fronds
Behr's nearest match is Hidden Treasure (N300-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30.1) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Fond of Fronds without repainting risk. See the full Hidden Treasure swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Fond of Fronds
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Hiking Path (524), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30.1) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Fond of Fronds without repainting risk. See the full Hiking Path swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Fond of Fronds
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Tapenade (PPG11-32), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30.1) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Fond of Fronds without repainting risk. See the full Tapenade swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Fond of Fronds
Glidden's nearest match is Tapenade (PPG11-32), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30.1) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Fond of Fronds without repainting risk. See the full Tapenade swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Fond of Fronds
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Fond of Fronds. The nearest is Batter's Box (320-5DB) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Batter's Box swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Fond of Fronds
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Fond of Fronds is Grape Leaves (DE5495) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 30.1) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grape Leaves swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Fond of Fronds
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Fond of Fronds. The nearest is Countryside (JG-52) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Countryside swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Fond of Fronds
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Fond of Fronds. The nearest is Green Stone (NO. 12) at ΔE 4.21 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Stone swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Fond of Fronds
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Fond of Fronds is All Nighter (0332) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 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 All Nighter swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Fond of Fronds
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Fond of Fronds is Green Sleeves (0359) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30.1) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Sleeves swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Fond of Fronds
Rodda has no exact twin of Fond of Fronds. The nearest is Pumpkin Seed (CA148) at ΔE 4.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pumpkin Seed swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Fond of Fronds
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Fond of Fronds is Limelight (BD75). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30.1). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Limelight and you'll get the same color. See the full Limelight swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Fond of Fronds
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Fond of Fronds is Chateau Grey (CHATEAU GREY) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30.1) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chateau Grey swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Fond of Fronds
At Kompozit, the closest color to Fond of Fronds is Green Sleeves (0359) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30.1) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Sleeves swatch →