Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Gateway Arch |
| SKU | 8005-10F |
| Hex | #7A6B61 |
| RGB | 122, 107, 97 |
| HSL | 24°, 11%, 43% |
| LRV | 16 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Gateway Arch
With an LRV of 16, Gateway Arch is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Gateway Arch works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
16 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
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Gateway Arch 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 #7A6B61 in HSL space. Pair Gateway Arch 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 Gateway Arch Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gateway Arch 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 8005-10F directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gateway Arch
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Garret Gray (SW 6075), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gateway Arch without repainting risk. See the full Garret Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gateway Arch
Behr's nearest match is Chalet (QE-23), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gateway Arch without repainting risk. See the full Chalet swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gateway Arch
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Gateway Arch is Fallen Timber (994) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fallen Timber swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gateway Arch
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Gateway Arch is Warrior (PPG1076-6) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Warrior swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gateway Arch
Glidden has no exact twin of Gateway Arch. The nearest is Sleeping Giant (PPG1025-6) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sleeping Giant swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gateway Arch
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Gateway Arch is Exposed (441-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Exposed swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gateway Arch
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Weather Worn (HGSW 2472), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gateway Arch without repainting risk. See the full Weather Worn swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gateway Arch
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Cocoa Powder (DET631), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gateway Arch without repainting risk. See the full Cocoa Powder swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gateway Arch
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Gateway Arch is London Clay (NO. 244) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full London Clay swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gateway Arch
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Gateway Arch. The nearest is Grey Locks (0570) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grey Locks swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gateway Arch
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Gateway Arch is Portobello (H0129) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Portobello swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Gateway Arch
The closest Rodda equivalent of Gateway Arch is Moccasin (CA071). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16). If Rodda is your counter, order Moccasin and you'll get the same color. See the full Moccasin swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gateway Arch
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Gateway Arch is Clydesdale (C2-839) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Clydesdale swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Gateway Arch
Clare has no exact twin of Gateway Arch. The nearest is Coffee Date (PNT100-DP-53) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coffee Date swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gateway Arch
Kompozit has no exact twin of Gateway Arch. The nearest is Grey Locks (0570) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grey Locks swatch →