Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Montana Wheat Field |
| SKU | V051-3 |
| Hex | #E1AC6A |
| RGB | 225, 172, 106 |
| HSL | 33°, 66%, 65% |
| LRV | 46.6 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Valspar Montana Wheat Field
Montana Wheat Field sits in the mid-range at LRV 46.6, 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.
Montana Wheat Field 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
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 orange 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
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Montana Wheat Field 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 #E1AC6A in HSL space. Pair Montana Wheat Field 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 Montana Wheat Field Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Montana Wheat Field 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 V051-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Montana Wheat Field
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Anjou Pear (SW 6381), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Montana Wheat Field without repainting risk. See the full Anjou Pear swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Montana Wheat Field
The closest Behr equivalent of Montana Wheat Field is Lamplit (MQ4-11). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.6). If Behr is your counter, order Lamplit and you'll get the same color. See the full Lamplit swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Montana Wheat Field
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Old Gold (167), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 46.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Montana Wheat Field without repainting risk. See the full Old Gold swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Montana Wheat Field
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Tesoros (PPG17-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 46.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Montana Wheat Field without repainting risk. See the full Tesoros swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Montana Wheat Field
Glidden's nearest match is Wood Thrush Gold (10YY 45/419), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 46.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Montana Wheat Field without repainting risk. See the full Wood Thrush Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Montana Wheat Field
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Montana Wheat Field is Sundancer (215-4DB). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 46.6). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Sundancer and you'll get the same color. See the full Sundancer swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Montana Wheat Field
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Anjou Pear (HGSW 2144), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Montana Wheat Field without repainting risk. See the full Anjou Pear swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Montana Wheat Field
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Montana Wheat Field is Sweet Honey Maple (DESS20) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Honey Maple swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Montana Wheat Field
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Montana Wheat Field. The nearest is Cottage Feel (JG-40) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 46.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cottage Feel swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Montana Wheat Field
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Orangery (NO. 70), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 46.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Montana Wheat Field without repainting risk. See the full Orangery swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Montana Wheat Field
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Montana Wheat Field. The nearest is Cat's Eye Marble (0906) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 46.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cat's Eye Marble swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Montana Wheat Field
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Montana Wheat Field. The nearest is Lemon Poppy (0927) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 46.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lemon Poppy swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Montana Wheat Field
At Rodda, the closest color to Montana Wheat Field is Ochre (CA126) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 46.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ochre swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Montana Wheat Field
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Montana Wheat Field is Amontillado (C2-589) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amontillado swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Montana Wheat Field
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Montana Wheat Field is Arles (ARLES) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Montana Wheat Field
Kompozit has no exact twin of Montana Wheat Field. The nearest is Lemon Poppy (0927) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lemon Poppy swatch →