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Valspar Poetry in MotionT573 · #BAA299 · LRV 38.7

Poetry in Motion reads as a warm red tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Valspar T573 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

VALSPAR POETRY IN MOTION
RGB 186, 162, 153LRV 38.7

Color spec

BrandValspar
NamePoetry in Motion
SKUT573
Hex#BAA299
RGB186, 162, 153
HSL16°, 19%, 66%
LRV38.7
Undertonewarm red tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Valspar Poetry in Motion

Poetry in Motion sits in the mid-range at LRV 38.7, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.

Poetry in Motion 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

13 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.25
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6045 · #B8A196 · ΔE 1.25 · LRV 38
SW 6031 · #B6A09A · ΔE 1.58 · LRV 38
SW 6066 · #BBA595 · ΔE 3.84 · LRV 40
SW 6080 · #B5A597 · ΔE 4.98 · LRV 39

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.41
All neutral at Behr →
N180-4 · #B1A198 · ΔE 3.41 · LRV 37
HDC-NT-19 · #B5A5A2 · ΔE 3.71 · LRV 39
MQ2-37 · #B6A495 · ΔE 4.6 · LRV 39

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.06
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
1243 · #BFA4A0 · ΔE 3.06 · LRV 40
CC-8 · #BFA4A0 · ΔE 3.06 · LRV 40
2103-50 · #BF9F9C · ΔE 4.5 · LRV 38

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.35
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
FLLW858 · #BDA496 · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 40
PPG1061-4 · #C4A296 · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 40
PPG18-05 · #BB9F9C · ΔE 3.62 · LRV 38

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.45
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG1061-4 · #C4A295 · ΔE 3.45 · LRV 40
PPG18-05 · #BB9E9B · ΔE 3.87 · LRV 37
PPG1017-4 · #B7A9A2 · ΔE 4.19 · LRV 41

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.87
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
407-3DB · #BDA097 · ΔE 1.87 · LRV 38
402-3DB · #B4A39E · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 38
401-3DB · #BA9F9D · ΔE 3.87 · LRV 38
404-3DB · #B5A597 · ΔE 4.98 · LRV 39
HGSW 3035 · #B8A196 · ΔE 1.25 · LRV 38
HGSW 6045 · #B8A196 · ΔE 1.25 · LRV 38
HGSW 3025 · #B6A09A · ΔE 1.58 · LRV 38
HGSW 6031 · #B6A09A · ΔE 1.58 · LRV 38

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.42
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6074 · #BCA59A · ΔE 1.42 · LRV 37

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.6
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0133 · #BCA399 · ΔE 0.6 · LRV 39
0140 · #BAA59B · ΔE 1.6 · LRV 40
0127 · #C3A39A · ΔE 2.97 · LRV 40

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.2
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0140 · #B7A299 · ΔE 1.2 · LRV 38
0133 · #BA9F95 · ΔE 1.29 · LRV 38
0127 · #C1A097 · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 39

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.19
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-813 · #BAA597 · ΔE 3.19 · LRV 40

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.8
All neutral at Portola Paints →
HAVANA · #BFA596 · ΔE 2.8 · LRV 40

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.2
All neutral at Kompozit →
0140 · #B7A299 · ΔE 1.2 · LRV 38
0133 · #BA9F95 · ΔE 1.29 · LRV 37
0127 · #C1A097 · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 39

Similar Valspar colors

closest in the Valspar deck

The nearest shades to Poetry in Motion within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

M121 · LRV 39.6
2003-10A · LRV 39.8
8004-7C · LRV 40
8004-5D · LRV 39
T574 · LRV 39.7
V130-3 · LRV 39.3

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #BAA299 in HSL space. Pair Poetry in Motion with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#BAA299 + #99B1BA
TRIADIC
#BAA299 · #99BAA2 · #A299BA
ANALOGOUS
#BA99A1 · #BAA299 · #BAB399

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.41:1fail
Sample text on black
8.72:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Valspar Poetry in Motion Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Poetry in Motion 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 T573 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Poetry in Motion

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Emerging Taupe (SW 6045), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38.7) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Poetry in Motion without repainting risk. See the full Emerging Taupe swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Poetry in Motion

Behr has no exact twin of Poetry in Motion. The nearest is Eiffel For You (MQ2-37) at ΔE 4.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38.7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Eiffel For You swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Poetry in Motion

Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Poetry in Motion. The nearest is Sandblast (2103-50) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38.7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sandblast swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Poetry in Motion

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Poetry in Motion is Wright Stone Grey (FLLW858) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 38.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wright Stone Grey swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Poetry in Motion

Glidden has no exact twin of Poetry in Motion. The nearest is Awakening (PPG18-05) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 38.7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Awakening swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Poetry in Motion

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Hennepin Stone (407-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38.7) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Poetry in Motion without repainting risk. See the full Hennepin Stone swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Poetry in Motion

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Emerging Taupe (HGSW 3035), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38.7) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Poetry in Motion without repainting risk. See the full Emerging Taupe swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Poetry in Motion

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Frontier Land (DE6074), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 38.7) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Poetry in Motion without repainting risk. See the full Frontier Land swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Poetry in Motion

The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Poetry in Motion is Natchez (0133). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38.7). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Natchez and you'll get the same color. See the full Natchez swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Poetry in Motion

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Cozy Cover (0140), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38.7) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Poetry in Motion without repainting risk. See the full Cozy Cover swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Poetry in Motion

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Poetry in Motion is Mesa (C2-813) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 38.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mesa swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Poetry in Motion

At Portola Paints, the closest color to Poetry in Motion is Havana (HAVANA) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 38.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Havana swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Poetry in Motion

Kompozit's nearest match is Cozy Cover (0140), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38.7) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Poetry in Motion without repainting risk. See the full Cozy Cover swatch →

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