Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Rhapsody |
| SKU | 2002-5C |
| Hex | #C37466 |
| RGB | 195, 116, 102 |
| HSL | 9°, 44%, 58% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Valspar Rhapsody
Rhapsody sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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.
Rhapsody is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
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 orange 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 Rhapsody 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 #C37466 in HSL space. Pair Rhapsody 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 Rhapsody Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rhapsody 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 2002-5C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rhapsody
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rhapsody is Coral Clay (SW 9005) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coral Clay swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rhapsody
Behr's nearest match is Aloe Blossom (MQ4-33), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rhapsody without repainting risk. See the full Aloe Blossom swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rhapsody
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Spiced Apple Cider (1201), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rhapsody without repainting risk. See the full Spiced Apple Cider swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rhapsody
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Rhapsody is Sahara Sun (PPG1064-6). 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 25 vs 25). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Sahara Sun and you'll get the same color. See the full Sahara Sun swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rhapsody
Glidden's nearest match is Sahara Sun (PPG1064-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rhapsody without repainting risk. See the full Sahara Sun swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rhapsody
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Relaxed Terra (307-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rhapsody without repainting risk. See the full Relaxed Terra swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rhapsody
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rhapsody is Coralbelle (HGSW 2064) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coralbelle swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rhapsody
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Rhapsody is Rouge (DE5116) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rouge swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rhapsody
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Rhapsody is Red Earth (NO. 64) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Red Earth swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rhapsody
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Rhapsody is It's My Party (1074) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full It's My Party swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rhapsody
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Rhapsody is First Lady (1060) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full First Lady swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rhapsody
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Rhapsody. The nearest is Bittervine (BD45) at ΔE 4.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bittervine swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Rhapsody
Annie Sloan's nearest match is Scandinavian Pink (SCANDINAVIAN PINK), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rhapsody without repainting risk. See the full Scandinavian Pink swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rhapsody
At Kompozit, the closest color to Rhapsody is First Lady (1060) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full First Lady swatch →