Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Impala |
| SKU | 8002-18G |
| Hex | #A36B27 |
| RGB | 163, 107, 39 |
| HSL | 33°, 61%, 40% |
| LRV | 18 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Brown |
About Valspar Impala
With an LRV of 18, Impala 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.
Impala works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches by brand
8 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 brown from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Impala 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 #A36B27 in HSL space. Pair Impala 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 Impala Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Impala 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 8002-18G directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Impala
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Impala. The nearest is Sconce Gold (SW 6398) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sconce Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Impala
The closest Behr equivalent of Impala is Blonde Wood (M250-7). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). If Behr is your counter, order Blonde Wood and you'll get the same color. See the full Blonde Wood swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Impala
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Impala. The nearest is Chestnut Brown (ES-65) at ΔE 4.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chestnut Brown swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Impala
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Impala. The nearest is Alloy Bronze (217-7DB) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Alloy Bronze swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Impala
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Impala. The nearest is Antiquarium (HGSW 2191) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Antiquarium swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Impala
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Impala is Hearth Gold (DEA165) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hearth Gold swatch →