Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Frappe |
| SKU | 6003-1B |
| Hex | #BDB6AA |
| RGB | 189, 182, 170 |
| HSL | 38°, 13%, 70% |
| LRV | 47.1 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Frappe
Frappe sits in the mid-range at LRV 47.1, 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.
Frappe 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
Clare
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Frappe 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 #BDB6AA in HSL space. Pair Frappe 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 Frappe Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Frappe 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 6003-1B directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Frappe
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Amazing Gray (SW 7044), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Frappe without repainting risk. See the full Amazing Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Frappe
Behr's nearest match is Grey Mist (HDC-CT-21), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Frappe without repainting risk. See the full Grey Mist swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Frappe
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Cosmopolitan (CSP-100), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Frappe without repainting risk. See the full Cosmopolitan swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Frappe
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Frappe without repainting risk. See the full Ghost Writer swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Frappe
Glidden's nearest match is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Frappe without repainting risk. See the full Ghost Writer swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Frappe
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Rhino-ed Gray (440-2DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Frappe without repainting risk. See the full Rhino-ed Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Frappe
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Anew Gray (HGSW 3466), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Frappe without repainting risk. See the full Anew Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Frappe
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Frappe is Yes It's Greige (DEGR20). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Yes It's Greige and you'll get the same color. See the full Yes It's Greige swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Frappe
The closest Magnolia Home equivalent of Frappe is Sunday Stroll (JG-19). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.1). If Magnolia Home is your counter, order Sunday Stroll and you'll get the same color. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Frappe
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Frappe. The nearest is Jitney (NO. 293) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jitney swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Frappe
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Frappe is Light Lichen (0211). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47.1). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Light Lichen and you'll get the same color. See the full Light Lichen swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Frappe
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Frappe is Light Lichen (0211). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.1). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Light Lichen and you'll get the same color. See the full Light Lichen swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Frappe
Rodda's nearest match is Chiseled Shale (R044), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Frappe without repainting risk. See the full Chiseled Shale swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Frappe
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Frappe is Vex (C2-927) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47.1) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vex swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Frappe
Clare has no exact twin of Frappe. The nearest is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greige swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Frappe
Portola Paints's nearest match is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Frappe without repainting risk. See the full Piano Room swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Frappe
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Frappe is Light Lichen (0211). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1). If Kompozit is your counter, order Light Lichen and you'll get the same color. See the full Light Lichen swatch →