Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Hearts Afire |
| SKU | P078 |
| Hex | #D37B72 |
| RGB | 211, 123, 114 |
| HSL | 6°, 52%, 64% |
| LRV | 29.2 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Valspar Hearts Afire
Hearts Afire sits in the mid-range at LRV 29.2, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.
Hearts Afire is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Hearts Afire 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 #D37B72 in HSL space. Pair Hearts Afire 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 Hearts Afire Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hearts Afire 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 P078 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hearts Afire
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Hearts Afire is Lei Flower (SW 6613) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29.2) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lei Flower swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Hearts Afire
Behr's nearest match is Fireplace Glow (M190-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29.2) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Hearts Afire without repainting risk. See the full Fireplace Glow swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Hearts Afire
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Hearts Afire is Glamour Pink (2006-40) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29.2) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Glamour Pink swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hearts Afire
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Hearts Afire. The nearest is Red Cedar (PPG1187-5) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Red Cedar swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Hearts Afire
Glidden's nearest match is Chili Pepper (PPG1057-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29.2) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Hearts Afire without repainting risk. See the full Chili Pepper swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hearts Afire
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Hearts Afire is Preppy Pink (204-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29.2) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Preppy Pink swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hearts Afire
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Hearts Afire is Lei Flower (HGSW 1084) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29.2) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lei Flower swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hearts Afire
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Hearts Afire. The nearest is Cinnamon Stick (DE5151) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cinnamon Stick swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Hearts Afire
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Hearts Afire. The nearest is Bisque (NO. 9811) at ΔE 4.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bisque swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hearts Afire
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Hearts Afire is It's My Party (1074) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29.2) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full It's My Party swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Hearts Afire
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Marble Pink (0057), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29.2) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Hearts Afire without repainting risk. See the full Marble Pink swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Hearts Afire
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Hearts Afire is Sweet Potato Skin (BD44) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29.2) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Potato Skin swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Hearts Afire
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Hearts Afire. The nearest is Scandinavian Pink (SCANDINAVIAN PINK) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Scandinavian Pink swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Hearts Afire
Kompozit's nearest match is Marble Pink (0057), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29.2) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Hearts Afire without repainting risk. See the full Marble Pink swatch →