Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Good Earth |
| SKU | 8004-23E |
| Hex | #99907A |
| RGB | 153, 144, 122 |
| HSL | 43°, 13%, 54% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Good Earth
Good Earth sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Good Earth 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
18 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
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Good Earth 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 #99907A in HSL space. Pair Good Earth 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 Good Earth Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Good Earth 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 8004-23E directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Good Earth
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Good Earth is Featherstone (SW 9518). 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 29 vs 28). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Featherstone and you'll get the same color. See the full Featherstone swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Good Earth
At Behr, the closest color to Good Earth is Smokey Tan (BXC-49) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smokey Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Good Earth
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Good Earth is Nordic Gray (CC-576) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nordic Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Good Earth
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Good Earth is Sylvan (PPG1032-4) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sylvan swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Good Earth
At Glidden, the closest color to Good Earth is Deep Ravine Green (60YY 28/139) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Ravine Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Good Earth
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Good Earth is Stone Cottage (421-4DB). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Stone Cottage and you'll get the same color. See the full Stone Cottage swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Good Earth
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Good Earth. The nearest is Curling Willow (HGSW 3484) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Curling Willow swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Good Earth
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Good Earth is Dusty Cobblestone (DEBN27) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusty Cobblestone swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Good Earth
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Good Earth. The nearest is Garden Party (JG-53) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Garden Party swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Good Earth
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Good Earth is Burning Idea (0373) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burning Idea swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Good Earth
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Good Earth is Whipcord (0338) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whipcord swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Good Earth
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Good Earth is Parador (C2-922). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Parador and you'll get the same color. See the full Parador swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Good Earth
Portola Paints's nearest match is Bond Street (BOND STREET), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Good Earth without repainting risk. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Good Earth
At Kompozit, the closest color to Good Earth is Whipcord (0338) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whipcord swatch →