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 | red-orange / warm |
| 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 at every US brand
10 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
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 →
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 →
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 →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of King's Ransom
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to King's Ransom is Roasted Squash (DE5278) — very close at ΔE 2.21, 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 Roasted Squash swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of King's Ransom
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of King's Ransom. The nearest is Brown Mustard (1208-5) at ΔE 4.17 — 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 →
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 →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of King's Ransom
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of King's Ransom — the nearest deck color, Cottage Feel (JG-40), is clearly different (ΔE 5.54). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Valspar V050-3 instead. See the full Cottage Feel swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of King's Ransom
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of King's Ransom — the nearest deck color, Sudbury Yellow (NO. 51), is clearly different (ΔE 7.14). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Valspar V050-3 instead. See the full Sudbury Yellow swatch →
Clare Equivalent of King's Ransom
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of King's Ransom — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 8.01). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Valspar V050-3 instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of King's Ransom
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of King's Ransom — the nearest deck color, Eames (BD-EA), is clearly different (ΔE 9.98). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Valspar V050-3 instead. See the full Eames swatch →