Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Nectarine Spice |
| SKU | 8003-8D |
| Hex | #CE9382 |
| RGB | 206, 147, 130 |
| HSL | 13°, 44%, 66% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Valspar Nectarine Spice
Nectarine Spice sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.
Nectarine Spice 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
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Nectarine Spice 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 #CE9382 in HSL space. Pair Nectarine Spice 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 Nectarine Spice Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Nectarine Spice 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 8003-8D directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nectarine Spice
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Nectarine Spice is Coral Island (SW 6332). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Coral Island and you'll get the same color. See the full Coral Island swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Nectarine Spice
Behr's nearest match is Peach Preserve (T15-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Nectarine Spice without repainting risk. See the full Peach Preserve swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Nectarine Spice
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Nectarine Spice is Dusty Mauve (2174-40) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusty Mauve swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Nectarine Spice
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Orange Essential (PPG1063-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Nectarine Spice without repainting risk. See the full Orange Essential swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Nectarine Spice
Glidden's nearest match is Orange Essential (PPG1063-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Nectarine Spice without repainting risk. See the full Orange Essential swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Nectarine Spice
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Nectarine Spice is Red Rock Canyon (306-4DB). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Red Rock Canyon and you'll get the same color. See the full Red Rock Canyon swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nectarine Spice
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Nectarine Spice is Salmon River Run (HGSW 2075). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Salmon River Run and you'll get the same color. See the full Salmon River Run swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Nectarine Spice
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Nectarine Spice is Rose de Mai (DET432) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rose de Mai swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Nectarine Spice
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Nectarine Spice. The nearest is Ointment Pink (NO. 21) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ointment Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Nectarine Spice
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Simmering Ridge (0050), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Nectarine Spice without repainting risk. See the full Simmering Ridge swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Nectarine Spice
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Nectarine Spice is Simmering Ridge (0050). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Simmering Ridge and you'll get the same color. See the full Simmering Ridge swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Nectarine Spice
C2 Paint's nearest match is Foxglove (C2-512), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Nectarine Spice without repainting risk. See the full Foxglove swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Nectarine Spice
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Nectarine Spice is Simmering Ridge (0050). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). If Kompozit is your counter, order Simmering Ridge and you'll get the same color. See the full Simmering Ridge swatch →