Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Rambutan |
| SKU | P044 |
| Hex | #964231 |
| RGB | 150, 66, 49 |
| HSL | 10°, 51%, 39% |
| LRV | 10.6 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Brown |
About Valspar Rambutan
With an LRV of 10.6, Rambutan is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Rambutan works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches by brand
13 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 brown from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Rambutan 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 #964231 in HSL space. Pair Rambutan 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 Rambutan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rambutan 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 P044 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rambutan
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Rambutan is Brick Paver (SW 7599). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10.6). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Brick Paver and you'll get the same color. See the full Brick Paver swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rambutan
At Behr, the closest color to Rambutan is Morocco Red (PPU2-17) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 10.6) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Morocco Red swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rambutan
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Rambutan is Red Oxide (2088-10). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 10.6). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Red Oxide and you'll get the same color. See the full Red Oxide swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rambutan
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Rambutan is Cedar Chest (PPG1065-7) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 10.6) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cedar Chest swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rambutan
At Glidden, the closest color to Rambutan is Cedar Chest (PPG1065-7) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 10.6) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cedar Chest swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rambutan
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Rambutan is Terra Orange (308-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 10.6) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Terra Orange swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rambutan
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rambutan is Lustre Red (HGSW 2081) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 10.6) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lustre Red swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rambutan
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Rambutan. The nearest is Red Craft (DET423) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Red Craft swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rambutan
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Rambutan. The nearest is Queen's Coat (H009) at ΔE 4.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 10.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Queen's Coat swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rambutan
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Rambutan is Dark Marmalade (1040) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 10.6) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dark Marmalade swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Rambutan
Rodda has no exact twin of Rambutan. The nearest is Picante (CA227) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 10.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Picante swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rambutan
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Rambutan is Fez (C2-569) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 10.6) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fez swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rambutan
At Kompozit, the closest color to Rambutan is Dark Marmalade (1040) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 10.6) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dark Marmalade swatch →