Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Monarch Wing |
| SKU | 2008-1A |
| Hex | #FE9A20 |
| RGB | 254, 154, 32 |
| HSL | 33°, 99%, 56% |
| LRV | 44.2 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Valspar Monarch Wing
Monarch Wing sits in the mid-range at LRV 44.2, 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.
Monarch Wing 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
10 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
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Monarch Wing 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 #FE9A20 in HSL space. Pair Monarch Wing 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 Monarch Wing Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Monarch Wing 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 2008-1A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Monarch Wing
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Monarch Wing is Laughing Orange (SW 6895) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Laughing Orange swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Monarch Wing
Behr's nearest match is Instant Delight (S-G-330), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Monarch Wing without repainting risk. See the full Instant Delight swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Monarch Wing
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Monarch Wing is Orange Sky (2018-10) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange Sky swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Monarch Wing
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Monarch Wing. The nearest is Cornucopia (PPG1203-7) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cornucopia swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Monarch Wing
Glidden has no exact twin of Monarch Wing. The nearest is Marigold Petals (05YY 42/727) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Marigold Petals swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Monarch Wing
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Monarch Wing. The nearest is Sun Filled Day (110-5DB) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sun Filled Day swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Monarch Wing
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Monarch Wing is Orange Jewel (DEA115) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange Jewel swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Monarch Wing
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Monarch Wing is Zambia (0963). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44.2). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Zambia and you'll get the same color. See the full Zambia swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Monarch Wing
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Monarch Wing is Zambia (0963). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44.2). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Zambia and you'll get the same color. See the full Zambia swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Monarch Wing
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Monarch Wing is Zambia (0963). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44.2). If Kompozit is your counter, order Zambia and you'll get the same color. See the full Zambia swatch →