Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | King's Ransom |
| SKU | V050-3 |
| Hex | #E6A961 |
| RGB | 230, 169, 97 |
| HSL | 32°, 73%, 64% |
| LRV | 46.2 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Valspar King's Ransom
King's Ransom sits in the mid-range at LRV 46.2, 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.
King's Ransom 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
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 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
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to King's Ransom 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 #E6A961 in HSL space. Pair King's Ransom 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 King's Ransom Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching King's Ransom 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 V050-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of King's Ransom
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of King's Ransom is Summer Day (SW 6662). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.2). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Summer Day and you'll get the same color. See the full Summer Day swatch →
Behr Equivalent of King's Ransom
Behr's nearest match is Lamplit (MQ4-11), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for King's Ransom without repainting risk. See the full Lamplit swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of King's Ransom
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Natural (ES-10), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for King's Ransom without repainting risk. See the full Natural swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of King's Ransom
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of King's Ransom. The nearest is Brown Mustard (PPG1208-5) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Brown Mustard swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of King's Ransom
At Glidden, the closest color to King's Ransom is Wood Thrush Gold (10YY 45/419) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wood Thrush Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of King's Ransom
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Sundancer (215-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for King's Ransom without repainting risk. See the full Sundancer swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of King's Ransom
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Amelia's Wings (HGSW 1153), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for King's Ransom without repainting risk. See the full Amelia's Wings swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of King's Ransom
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to King's Ransom is Zucchini Flower (DET478) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 46.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Zucchini Flower swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of King's Ransom
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to King's Ransom is Orangery (NO. 70) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orangery swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of King's Ransom
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of King's Ransom. The nearest is Lemon Poppy (0927) at ΔE 4.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lemon Poppy swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of King's Ransom
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to King's Ransom is India Trade (H0015) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full India Trade swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of King's Ransom
Rodda has no exact twin of King's Ransom. The nearest is Ochre (CA126) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ochre swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of King's Ransom
At C2 Paint, the closest color to King's Ransom is Amontillado (C2-589) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amontillado swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of King's Ransom
Annie Sloan's nearest match is Arles (ARLES), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for King's Ransom without repainting risk. See the full Arles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of King's Ransom
Kompozit has no exact twin of King's Ransom. The nearest is Lemon Poppy (0927) at ΔE 4.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lemon Poppy swatch →