Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Ode to Joy |
| SKU | 8004-20D |
| Hex | #AC9C82 |
| RGB | 172, 156, 130 |
| HSL | 37°, 20%, 59% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Ode to Joy
Ode to Joy sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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.
Ode to Joy 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
18 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
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Ode to Joy 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 #AC9C82 in HSL space. Pair Ode to Joy 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 Ode to Joy Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ode to Joy 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 8004-20D directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ode to Joy
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Ode to Joy is Fenland (SW 7544). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Fenland and you'll get the same color. See the full Fenland swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ode to Joy
Behr's nearest match is Tatami Mat (UL190-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ode to Joy without repainting risk. See the full Tatami Mat swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Ode to Joy
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Shiitake Mushroom (CSP-1040), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ode to Joy without repainting risk. See the full Shiitake Mushroom swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ode to Joy
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Stony Creek (PPG1097-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ode to Joy without repainting risk. See the full Stony Creek swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Ode to Joy
Glidden's nearest match is Khaki Bronze (20YY 33/145), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ode to Joy without repainting risk. See the full Khaki Bronze swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ode to Joy
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Ode to Joy is Wild Desert (416-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wild Desert swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ode to Joy
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Ode to Joy is Fenland (HGSW 3214). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Fenland and you'll get the same color. See the full Fenland swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ode to Joy
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Pigeonhole (DEBN57), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ode to Joy without repainting risk. See the full Pigeonhole swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Ode to Joy
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Ode to Joy. The nearest is Antiquing (JG-128) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Antiquing swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Ode to Joy
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Ode to Joy is Buff (NO. 20) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buff swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ode to Joy
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Ode to Joy is Mohalla (0351) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mohalla swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Ode to Joy
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Ode to Joy is Mohalla (0351) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mohalla swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Ode to Joy
Rodda's nearest match is Hemp (CA149), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ode to Joy without repainting risk. See the full Hemp swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Ode to Joy
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Ode to Joy. The nearest is Range (C2-873) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Range swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Ode to Joy
Portola Paints's nearest match is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ode to Joy without repainting risk. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Ode to Joy
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Ode to Joy is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Ode to Joy
At Backdrop, the closest color to Ode to Joy is Carry the Two (BD-CT) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ode to Joy
At Kompozit, the closest color to Ode to Joy is Mohalla (0351) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mohalla swatch →