Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Orange Pecan |
| SKU | 2003-1B |
| Hex | #F39562 |
| RGB | 243, 149, 98 |
| HSL | 21°, 86%, 67% |
| LRV | 41.4 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Valspar Orange Pecan
Orange Pecan sits in the mid-range at LRV 41.4, 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.
Orange Pecan 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
11 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Orange Pecan 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 #F39562 in HSL space. Pair Orange Pecan 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 Orange Pecan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Orange Pecan 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 2003-1B directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Orange Pecan
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Orange Pecan. The nearest is Kumquat (SW 6648) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kumquat swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Orange Pecan
Behr's nearest match is Copper River (260D-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Orange Pecan without repainting risk. See the full Copper River swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Orange Pecan
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Orange Pecan is Sunset Boulevard (082) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41.4) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sunset Boulevard swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Orange Pecan
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Orange Pecan is Chinese Lantern (PPG1196-6) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chinese Lantern swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Orange Pecan
At Glidden, the closest color to Orange Pecan is Chinese Lantern (PPG1196-6) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chinese Lantern swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Orange Pecan
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Orange Pecan. The nearest is Sweet Cantaloupe (108-5DB) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sweet Cantaloupe swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Orange Pecan
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Orange Pecan is Outgoing Orange (HGSW 1123) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Outgoing Orange swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Orange Pecan
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Orange Pecan. The nearest is La Terra (DE5172) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 41.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full La Terra swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Orange Pecan
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Orange Pecan is Boredom Buster (1032) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Boredom Buster swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Orange Pecan
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Orange Pecan is Boredom Buster (1032) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Boredom Buster swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Orange Pecan
At Kompozit, the closest color to Orange Pecan is Boredom Buster (1032) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Boredom Buster swatch →