Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Nice Tan |
| SKU | V048-4 |
| Hex | #DAA57A |
| RGB | 218, 165, 122 |
| HSL | 27°, 56%, 67% |
| LRV | 43.2 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Valspar Nice Tan
Nice Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 43.2, 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.
Nice Tan 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
15 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
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Nice Tan 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 #DAA57A in HSL space. Pair Nice Tan 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 Nice Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Nice Tan 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 V048-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nice Tan
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Nice Tan is Windswept Canyon (SW 9010) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Windswept Canyon swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Nice Tan
Behr's nearest match is Thai Ice Tea (MQ4-36), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nice Tan without repainting risk. See the full Thai Ice Tea swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Nice Tan
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Starfish (110), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nice Tan without repainting risk. See the full Starfish swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Nice Tan
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Nice Tan. The nearest is Clay Fire (PPG1070-4) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Clay Fire swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Nice Tan
At Glidden, the closest color to Nice Tan is Toasted Coconut (80YR 44/311) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Toasted Coconut swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Nice Tan
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Nice Tan. The nearest is Wholesome Peach (309-4DB) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wholesome Peach swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nice Tan
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Nice Tan is Orange Patina (HGSW 2105) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange Patina swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Nice Tan
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Nice Tan is Western Sunrise (DET469) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Western Sunrise swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Nice Tan
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Nice Tan is Fowler Pink (NO. 39) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fowler Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Nice Tan
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Spice Cookie (0996), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nice Tan without repainting risk. See the full Spice Cookie swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Nice Tan
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Nice Tan is Sweet Sue (1003) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Sue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Nice Tan
At Rodda, the closest color to Nice Tan is Sienna (CA120) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sienna swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Nice Tan
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Nice Tan is Sweet Potato (C2-559). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43.2). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Sweet Potato and you'll get the same color. See the full Sweet Potato swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Nice Tan
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Nice Tan is Pixie (PIXIE) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 43.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pixie swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Nice Tan
At Kompozit, the closest color to Nice Tan is Sweet Sue (1003) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Sue swatch →