Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Oyster Shoal |
| SKU | 8005-5D |
| Hex | #B7A895 |
| RGB | 183, 168, 149 |
| HSL | 34°, 19%, 65% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Oyster Shoal
Oyster Shoal sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Oyster Shoal 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
17 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
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Oyster Shoal 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 #B7A895 in HSL space. Pair Oyster Shoal 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 Oyster Shoal Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Oyster Shoal 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 8005-5D directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Oyster Shoal
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Oyster Shoal is Smoky Beige (SW 9087) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Beige swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Oyster Shoal
Behr's nearest match is Safari Chic (MQ2-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Oyster Shoal without repainting risk. See the full Safari Chic swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Oyster Shoal
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Cotswold (AF-150), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Oyster Shoal without repainting risk. See the full Cotswold swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Oyster Shoal
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is El Capitan (PPG1020-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Oyster Shoal without repainting risk. See the full El Capitan swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Oyster Shoal
At Glidden, the closest color to Oyster Shoal is El Capitan (PPG1020-4) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full El Capitan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Oyster Shoal
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Khaki-ed (419-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Oyster Shoal without repainting risk. See the full Khaki-ed swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Oyster Shoal
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Oyster Shoal is Tweed Jacket (HGSW 3095) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tweed Jacket swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Oyster Shoal
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Oyster Shoal. The nearest is Shaggy Barked (DEC771) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shaggy Barked swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Oyster Shoal
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Oyster Shoal is Rustic Oak (JG-110) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rustic Oak swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Oyster Shoal
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Oyster Shoal is Smoked Trout (NO. 60) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoked Trout swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Oyster Shoal
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Oyster Shoal is Sedge (0226) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sedge swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Oyster Shoal
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Oyster Shoal is Macadamia Brown (0184) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Macadamia Brown swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Oyster Shoal
At Rodda, the closest color to Oyster Shoal is Abalone (CA063) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Abalone swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Oyster Shoal
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Oyster Shoal is Intrigue (C2-812). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Intrigue and you'll get the same color. See the full Intrigue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Oyster Shoal
At Kompozit, the closest color to Oyster Shoal is Macadamia Brown (0184) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Macadamia Brown swatch →