Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Pirate's Treasure |
| SKU | 3006-5B |
| Hex | #E5A956 |
| RGB | 229, 169, 86 |
| HSL | 35°, 73%, 62% |
| LRV | 45.8 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Valspar Pirate's Treasure
Pirate's Treasure sits in the mid-range at LRV 45.8, 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.
Pirate's Treasure 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
14 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Pirate's Treasure 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 #E5A956 in HSL space. Pair Pirate's Treasure 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 Pirate's Treasure Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pirate's Treasure 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 3006-5B directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pirate's Treasure
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pirate's Treasure is Summer Day (SW 6662) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 45.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summer Day swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Pirate's Treasure
At Behr, the closest color to Pirate's Treasure is Sahara Shade (310D-5) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sahara Shade swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pirate's Treasure
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Natural (ES-10), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pirate's Treasure without repainting risk. See the full Natural swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pirate's Treasure
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Pirate's Treasure is Brown Mustard (PPG1208-5) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brown Mustard swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Pirate's Treasure
At Glidden, the closest color to Pirate's Treasure is Brown Mustard (PPG1208-5) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brown Mustard swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pirate's Treasure
Dutch Boy's nearest match is From Concentrate (211-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pirate's Treasure without repainting risk. See the full From Concentrate swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pirate's Treasure
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Amelia's Wings (HGSW 1153), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pirate's Treasure without repainting risk. See the full Amelia's Wings swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pirate's Treasure
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Zucchini Flower (DET478), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pirate's Treasure without repainting risk. See the full Zucchini Flower swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pirate's Treasure
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Pirate's Treasure. The nearest is Orangery (NO. 70) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Orangery swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pirate's Treasure
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Pirate's Treasure. The nearest is Lemon Poppy (0927) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lemon Poppy swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Pirate's Treasure
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Pirate's Treasure is Lemon Poppy (0927) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemon Poppy swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pirate's Treasure
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Pirate's Treasure is Amontillado (C2-589). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45.8). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Amontillado and you'll get the same color. See the full Amontillado swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Pirate's Treasure
Annie Sloan's nearest match is Arles (ARLES), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 45.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pirate's Treasure without repainting risk. See the full Arles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pirate's Treasure
At Kompozit, the closest color to Pirate's Treasure is Lemon Poppy (0927) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 45.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemon Poppy swatch →