Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Perennial |
| SKU | 8001-25G |
| Hex | #B29308 |
| RGB | 178, 147, 8 |
| HSL | 49°, 91%, 36% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Valspar Perennial
Perennial sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Perennial is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
10 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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Perennial 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 #B29308 in HSL space. Pair Perennial 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 Perennial Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Perennial 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 8001-25G directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Perennial
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Perennial. The nearest is High Strung (SW 6705) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full High Strung swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Perennial
At Behr, the closest color to Perennial is Brown Mustard (360D-7) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brown Mustard swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Perennial
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Perennial. The nearest is Goldsmith (CSP-960) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Goldsmith swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Perennial
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Perennial. The nearest is Pollination (PPG1215-7) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pollination swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Perennial
Glidden has no exact twin of Perennial. The nearest is Pollination (PPG1215-7) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pollination swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Perennial
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Perennial. The nearest is Chalky Quince (222-6DB) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chalky Quince swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Perennial
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Perennial. The nearest is Venomous (HGSW 1232) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Venomous swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Perennial
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Perennial. The nearest is Golden History (DE5433) at ΔE 4.4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Golden History swatch →