Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Geek Chic |
| SKU | P022 |
| Hex | #ACA371 |
| RGB | 172, 163, 113 |
| HSL | 51°, 26%, 56% |
| LRV | 36.2 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Valspar Geek Chic
Geek Chic sits in the mid-range at LRV 36.2, 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.
Geek Chic is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
14 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 yellow 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
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Geek Chic 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 #ACA371 in HSL space. Pair Geek Chic 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 Geek Chic Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Geek Chic 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 P022 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Geek Chic
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Geek Chic is Glade Green (SW 9669) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36.2) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Glade Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Geek Chic
Behr's nearest match is Green Bean Casserol (HDC-WR15-10), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36.2) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Geek Chic without repainting risk. See the full Green Bean Casserol swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Geek Chic
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Geek Chic is Brookside Moss (2145-30) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36.2) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brookside Moss swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Geek Chic
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Geek Chic is Old Times Sake (PPG11-05) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36.2) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Old Times Sake swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Geek Chic
At Glidden, the closest color to Geek Chic is Spring Awakening (50YY 34/250) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36.2) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spring Awakening swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Geek Chic
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Geek Chic is Cedar and Moss (322-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36.2) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cedar and Moss swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Geek Chic
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Geek Chic. The nearest is Dill Grass (DE5536) at ΔE 4.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dill Grass swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Geek Chic
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Shiny Gold (0388), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36.2) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Geek Chic without repainting risk. See the full Shiny Gold swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Geek Chic
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Crack Willow (0395), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36.2) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Geek Chic without repainting risk. See the full Crack Willow swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Geek Chic
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Geek Chic. The nearest is Creeping Thyme (BD77) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Creeping Thyme swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Geek Chic
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Geek Chic. The nearest is Chateau Grey (CHATEAU GREY) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chateau Grey swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Geek Chic
Kompozit's nearest match is Crack Willow (0395), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36.2) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Geek Chic without repainting risk. See the full Crack Willow swatch →