Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Koala |
| SKU | 8005-8D |
| Hex | #B5A79A |
| RGB | 181, 167, 154 |
| HSL | 29°, 15%, 66% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Koala
Koala sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Koala 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
16 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
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Koala 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 #B5A79A in HSL space. Pair Koala 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 Koala Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Koala 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 8005-8D directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Koala
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Koala is Utterly Beige (SW 6080). 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 39 vs 40). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Utterly Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Utterly Beige swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Koala
Behr's nearest match is Nantucket Sands (HDC-CL-05G), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Koala without repainting risk. See the full Nantucket Sands swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Koala
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Evening Gown (CSP-375), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Koala without repainting risk. See the full Evening Gown swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Koala
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is El Capitan (PPG1020-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Koala without repainting risk. See the full El Capitan swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Koala
Glidden's nearest match is El Capitan (PPG1020-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Koala without repainting risk. See the full El Capitan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Koala
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Koala is Fossilwood (404-3DB). 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 39 vs 40). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Fossilwood and you'll get the same color. See the full Fossilwood swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Koala
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Koala is Utterly Beige (HGSW 3085). 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 39 vs 40). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Utterly Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Utterly Beige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Koala
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Organic Greige (DEGR21), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Koala without repainting risk. See the full Organic Greige swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Koala
The closest Magnolia Home equivalent of Koala is Rustic Oak (JG-110). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Magnolia Home is your counter, order Rustic Oak and you'll get the same color. See the full Rustic Oak swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Koala
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Koala is Smoked Trout (NO. 60) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoked Trout swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Koala
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Koala. The nearest is Cozy Cover (0140) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cozy Cover swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Koala
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Koala is In the Hills (0561) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Hills swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Koala
The closest Rodda equivalent of Koala is Clay (CA047). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). If Rodda is your counter, order Clay and you'll get the same color. See the full Clay swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Koala
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Koala is Mortar (C2-814) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mortar swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Koala
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Koala. The nearest is Havana (HAVANA) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Havana swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Koala
At Kompozit, the closest color to Koala is In the Hills (0561) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Hills swatch →