Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Komodo |
| SKU | 8002-22G |
| Hex | #9B6A13 |
| RGB | 155, 106, 19 |
| HSL | 38°, 78%, 34% |
| LRV | 17 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Valspar Komodo
With an LRV of 17, Komodo 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.
Komodo works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
6 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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Komodo 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 #9B6A13 in HSL space. Pair Komodo 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 Komodo Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Komodo 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 8002-22G directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Komodo
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Komodo. The nearest is Sconce Gold (SW 6398) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sconce Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Komodo
At Behr, the closest color to Komodo is Mayan Gold (310D-7) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mayan Gold swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Komodo
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Komodo. The nearest is Golden Bark (2153-10) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Golden Bark swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Komodo
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Komodo. The nearest is Alloy Bronze (217-7DB) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Alloy Bronze swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Komodo
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Komodo. The nearest is Antiquarium (HGSW 2191) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Antiquarium swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Komodo
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Komodo — the nearest deck color, Hearth Gold (DEA165), is clearly different (ΔE 5). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Valspar 8002-22G instead. See the full Hearth Gold swatch →