Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Frankincense |
| SKU | 3002-5C |
| Hex | #DCA46E |
| RGB | 220, 164, 110 |
| HSL | 29°, 61%, 65% |
| LRV | 42.8 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Valspar Frankincense
Frankincense sits in the mid-range at LRV 42.8, 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.
Frankincense 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
13 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Frankincense 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 #DCA46E in HSL space. Pair Frankincense 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 Frankincense Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Frankincense 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 3002-5C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Frankincense
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Harvest Gold (SW 2858), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 42.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Frankincense without repainting risk. See the full Harvest Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Frankincense
The closest Behr equivalent of Frankincense is Fresh Nectar (BIC-14). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42.8). If Behr is your counter, order Fresh Nectar and you'll get the same color. See the full Fresh Nectar swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Frankincense
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Frankincense is Soft Pumpkin (2166-40) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Soft Pumpkin swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Frankincense
Glidden has no exact twin of Frankincense. The nearest is Caramelized Orange (80YR 39/347) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Caramelized Orange swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Frankincense
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Frankincense is Honey Hive (213-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 42.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Honey Hive swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Frankincense
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Frankincense is Heirloom Carrot (HGSW 1134) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heirloom Carrot swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Frankincense
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Frankincense is Western Sunrise (DET469). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 42.8). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Western Sunrise and you'll get the same color. See the full Western Sunrise swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Frankincense
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Spice Cookie (0996), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 42.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Frankincense without repainting risk. See the full Spice Cookie swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Frankincense
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Frankincense is India Trade (H0015) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 42.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full India Trade swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Frankincense
At Rodda, the closest color to Frankincense is Sienna (CA120) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sienna swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Frankincense
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Frankincense is Delicata (C2-558). 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 44 vs 42.8). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Delicata and you'll get the same color. See the full Delicata swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Frankincense
Kompozit has no exact twin of Frankincense. The nearest is Goby Desert (0898) at ΔE 4.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 42.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Goby Desert swatch →