Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Mojave Sunset |
| SKU | 2005-8A |
| Hex | #DBAD93 |
| RGB | 219, 173, 147 |
| HSL | 22°, 50%, 72% |
| LRV | 47.2 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Valspar Mojave Sunset
Mojave Sunset sits in the mid-range at LRV 47.2, 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.
Mojave Sunset 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
14 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
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Mojave Sunset 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 #DBAD93 in HSL space. Pair Mojave Sunset 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 Mojave Sunset Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mojave Sunset 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 2005-8A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mojave Sunset
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Mojave Sunset is Trek Tan (SW 7597) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trek Tan swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mojave Sunset
Behr's nearest match is Salmon Sand (QE-02), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mojave Sunset without repainting risk. See the full Salmon Sand swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mojave Sunset
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Mojave Sunset is Serendipity (AF-205) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Serendipity swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mojave Sunset
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Mojave Sunset is Lazy Summer (PPG1068-4_1) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.2) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lazy Summer swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mojave Sunset
Glidden's nearest match is Cozy Melon (70YR 45/261), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mojave Sunset without repainting risk. See the full Cozy Melon swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mojave Sunset
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Harvest Peach (308-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mojave Sunset without repainting risk. See the full Harvest Peach swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mojave Sunset
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Mojave Sunset is Tinted Apricot (HGSW 2106) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tinted Apricot swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mojave Sunset
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Mojave Sunset is Hayride (DE6102) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 47.2) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hayride swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mojave Sunset
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Fortune's Prize (0036), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.2) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Mojave Sunset without repainting risk. See the full Fortune's Prize swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mojave Sunset
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Mojave Sunset is Fortune's Prize (0036) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47.2) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fortune's Prize swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mojave Sunset
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Mojave Sunset is Sorbet (C2-528) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.2) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sorbet swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mojave Sunset
At Kompozit, the closest color to Mojave Sunset is Fortune's Prize (0036) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47.2) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fortune's Prize swatch →