Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Ginseng |
| SKU | 8002-24G |
| Hex | #9E772E |
| RGB | 158, 119, 46 |
| HSL | 39°, 55%, 40% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Valspar Ginseng
With an LRV of 21, Ginseng 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.
Ginseng works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
9 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
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Ginseng 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 #9E772E in HSL space. Pair Ginseng 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 Ginseng Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ginseng 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 8002-24G directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ginseng
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Ginseng. The nearest is Fervent Brass (SW 6405) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fervent Brass swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ginseng
Behr's nearest match is Retro Gold (M300-7A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ginseng without repainting risk. See the full Retro Gold swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Ginseng
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Corduroy (2153-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ginseng without repainting risk. See the full Corduroy swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ginseng
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Ginseng is Curly Willow (319-7DB). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Curly Willow and you'll get the same color. See the full Curly Willow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ginseng
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Ginseng. The nearest is Quirky Gold (HGSW 2161) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Quirky Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ginseng
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Ginseng. The nearest is Hearth Gold (DEA165) at ΔE 4.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hearth Gold swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Ginseng
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Ginseng. The nearest is Gold Estate (0886) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gold Estate swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Ginseng
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Ginseng is Pumpkin (C2-647) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pumpkin swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ginseng
Kompozit has no exact twin of Ginseng. The nearest is Gold Estate (0886) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gold Estate swatch →