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 | red-orange / warm |
| 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 at every US brand
10 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
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.
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 →
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 →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pirate's Treasure
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Pirate's Treasure is Brown Mustard (1208-5) — 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 →
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 →
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 →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pirate's Treasure
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Pirate's Treasure is Roasted Squash (DE5278) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 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 Roasted Squash swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Pirate's Treasure
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Pirate's Treasure — the nearest deck color, Cottage Feel (JG-40), is clearly different (ΔE 5.83). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Valspar 3006-5B instead. See the full Cottage Feel swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pirate's Treasure
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Pirate's Treasure — the nearest deck color, Sudbury Yellow (NO. 51), is clearly different (ΔE 6.57). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Valspar 3006-5B instead. See the full Sudbury Yellow swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Pirate's Treasure
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Pirate's Treasure — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 8.21). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Valspar 3006-5B instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Pirate's Treasure
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Pirate's Treasure — the nearest deck color, Eames (BD-EA), is clearly different (ΔE 9.54). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Valspar 3006-5B instead. See the full Eames swatch →