Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | My Guinea Pig |
| SKU | T578 |
| Hex | #C2A987 |
| RGB | 194, 169, 135 |
| HSL | 35°, 33%, 65% |
| LRV | 41.7 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar My Guinea Pig
My Guinea Pig sits in the mid-range at LRV 41.7, 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.
My Guinea Pig 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
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 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
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to My Guinea Pig 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 #C2A987 in HSL space. Pair My Guinea Pig 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 My Guinea Pig Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching My Guinea Pig 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 T578 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of My Guinea Pig
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of My Guinea Pig is Cork Wedge (SW 7539). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41.7). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Cork Wedge and you'll get the same color. See the full Cork Wedge swatch →
Behr Equivalent of My Guinea Pig
The closest Behr equivalent of My Guinea Pig is Symphony Gold (T16-16). At ΔE 0.51 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41.7). If Behr is your counter, order Symphony Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Symphony Gold swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of My Guinea Pig
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of My Guinea Pig is Capilano Bridge (1076). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 41.7). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Capilano Bridge and you'll get the same color. See the full Capilano Bridge swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of My Guinea Pig
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to My Guinea Pig is Desert Camel (PPG12-16) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 41.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desert Camel swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of My Guinea Pig
At Glidden, the closest color to My Guinea Pig is Highland Plains Neutral (10YY 41/175) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Highland Plains Neutral swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of My Guinea Pig
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Suncoast (316-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for My Guinea Pig without repainting risk. See the full Suncoast swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of My Guinea Pig
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Camelback (HGSW 2185), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for My Guinea Pig without repainting risk. See the full Camelback swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of My Guinea Pig
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Handwoven (DE6200), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 41.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for My Guinea Pig without repainting risk. See the full Handwoven swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of My Guinea Pig
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of My Guinea Pig. The nearest is Embossed Letter (JG-106) at ΔE 4.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41.7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of My Guinea Pig
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to My Guinea Pig is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of My Guinea Pig
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Highlight (0275), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for My Guinea Pig without repainting risk. See the full Highlight swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of My Guinea Pig
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to My Guinea Pig is Olive Gold (0281) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Olive Gold swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of My Guinea Pig
At Rodda, the closest color to My Guinea Pig is Sand Dune (CA108) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sand Dune swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of My Guinea Pig
C2 Paint has no exact twin of My Guinea Pig. The nearest is Elm Leaf (BD29) at ΔE 4.21 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41.7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Elm Leaf swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of My Guinea Pig
Portola Paints has no exact twin of My Guinea Pig. The nearest is Coda (CODA) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 41.7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coda swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of My Guinea Pig
At Kompozit, the closest color to My Guinea Pig is Olive Gold (0281) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Olive Gold swatch →