Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Modern Avocado |
| SKU | V093-4 |
| Hex | #AB9164 |
| RGB | 171, 145, 100 |
| HSL | 38°, 30%, 53% |
| LRV | 29.9 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Modern Avocado
Modern Avocado sits in the mid-range at LRV 29.9, 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.
Modern Avocado 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
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 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
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Modern Avocado 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 #AB9164 in HSL space. Pair Modern Avocado 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 Modern Avocado Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Modern Avocado 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 V093-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Modern Avocado
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Peristyle Brass (SW 43), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Modern Avocado without repainting risk. See the full Peristyle Brass swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Modern Avocado
Behr's nearest match is River Road (N270-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 29.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Modern Avocado without repainting risk. See the full River Road swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Modern Avocado
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Everard Gold (CW-435), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Modern Avocado without repainting risk. See the full Everard Gold swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Modern Avocado
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Modern Avocado is Sweet Sparrow (PPG1100-5) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 29.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Sparrow swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Modern Avocado
The closest Glidden equivalent of Modern Avocado is Tradition Gold (20YY 30/274). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29.9). If Glidden is your counter, order Tradition Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Tradition Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Modern Avocado
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Modern Avocado is High Plains (316-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 29.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full High Plains swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Modern Avocado
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Modern Avocado is Baguette (HGSW 2183) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 29.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baguette swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Modern Avocado
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Rattan Basket (DE6201), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Modern Avocado without repainting risk. See the full Rattan Basket swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Modern Avocado
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Modern Avocado. The nearest is Vintage Crown (JG-152) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 29.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Modern Avocado
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Modern Avocado. The nearest is Sand (NO. 45) at ΔE 4.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sand swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Modern Avocado
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Key Keeper (0290), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 29.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Modern Avocado without repainting risk. See the full Key Keeper swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Modern Avocado
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Canyon Gold (H0031), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Modern Avocado without repainting risk. See the full Canyon Gold swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Modern Avocado
Rodda has no exact twin of Modern Avocado. The nearest is Rye (CA101) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rye swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Modern Avocado
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Modern Avocado. The nearest is Limelight (BD75) at ΔE 4.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 29.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Limelight swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Modern Avocado
Kompozit's nearest match is There's No Place Like Home (0318), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 29.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Modern Avocado without repainting risk. See the full There's No Place Like Home swatch →