Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Rhino Tusk |
| SKU | T507 |
| Hex | #CE9C65 |
| RGB | 206, 156, 101 |
| HSL | 31°, 52%, 60% |
| LRV | 37.9 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Valspar Rhino Tusk
Rhino Tusk sits in the mid-range at LRV 37.9, 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.
Rhino Tusk 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
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Rhino Tusk 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 #CE9C65 in HSL space. Pair Rhino Tusk 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 Rhino Tusk Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rhino Tusk 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 T507 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rhino Tusk
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rhino Tusk is Butternut (SW 6389) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Butternut swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rhino Tusk
Behr's nearest match is Golden Aura (MQ4-8), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rhino Tusk without repainting risk. See the full Golden Aura swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rhino Tusk
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Rhino Tusk is Harvest Bronze (1146) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 37.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Harvest Bronze swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rhino Tusk
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Rhino Tusk is Bran Muffin (PPG16-14) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 37.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bran Muffin swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rhino Tusk
At Glidden, the closest color to Rhino Tusk is Bleached Maple (PPG1089-5) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bleached Maple swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rhino Tusk
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Bauhaus Gold (214-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rhino Tusk without repainting risk. See the full Bauhaus Gold swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rhino Tusk
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rhino Tusk is Honeycomb (HGSW 2133) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Honeycomb swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rhino Tusk
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Rhino Tusk is Honey Beehive (DET475) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Honey Beehive swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rhino Tusk
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Rhino Tusk. The nearest is Cane (NO. 53) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cane swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rhino Tusk
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Rhino Tusk is Impulse (0989) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Impulse swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rhino Tusk
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Rhino Tusk. The nearest is Sunrise Heat (0920) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sunrise Heat swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rhino Tusk
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Rhino Tusk is Oscar (C2-604) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oscar swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Rhino Tusk
Clare has no exact twin of Rhino Tusk. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rhino Tusk
Kompozit has no exact twin of Rhino Tusk. The nearest is Sunrise Heat (0920) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 37.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sunrise Heat swatch →