Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Hazy Earth |
| SKU | 8004-18C |
| Hex | #CBB393 |
| RGB | 203, 179, 147 |
| HSL | 34°, 35%, 69% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Hazy Earth
Hazy Earth sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Hazy 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
15 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
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Hazy 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 #CBB393 in HSL space. Pair Hazy 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 Hazy Earth Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hazy 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 8004-18C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hazy Earth
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Lamb's Wool (SW 9536), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hazy Earth without repainting risk. See the full Lamb's Wool swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Hazy Earth
The closest Behr equivalent of Hazy Earth is Tropical Tan (PWL-84). At ΔE 0.68 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). If Behr is your counter, order Tropical Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Tropical Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Hazy Earth
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Hazy Earth is Fairway Oaks (1075). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Fairway Oaks and you'll get the same color. See the full Fairway Oaks swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hazy Earth
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Hazy Earth is Somber (PPG1093-4) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Somber swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Hazy Earth
At Glidden, the closest color to Hazy Earth is Cookie Crumb (20YY 46/236) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cookie Crumb swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hazy Earth
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Hazy Earth is Summer Straw Hat (414-3DB). At ΔE 0.99 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). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Summer Straw Hat and you'll get the same color. See the full Summer Straw Hat swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hazy Earth
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Whole Wheat (HGSW 2186), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hazy Earth without repainting risk. See the full Whole Wheat swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hazy Earth
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Hazy Earth is Stonish Beige (DEC716) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stonish Beige swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hazy Earth
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Hazy Earth is Prairie Sand (0289) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Prairie Sand swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Hazy Earth
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Hazy Earth is Wicker Basket (0280) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Hazy Earth
Rodda's nearest match is Berber (CA118), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hazy Earth without repainting risk. See the full Berber swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Hazy Earth
C2 Paint's nearest match is Kalahari (C2-828), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hazy Earth without repainting risk. See the full Kalahari swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Hazy Earth
At Kompozit, the closest color to Hazy Earth is Wicker Basket (0280) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →