Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Salmon Run |
| SKU | 2002-6B |
| Hex | #DD998D |
| RGB | 221, 153, 141 |
| HSL | 9°, 54%, 71% |
| LRV | 40.2 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Valspar Salmon Run
Salmon Run sits in the mid-range at LRV 40.2, 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.
Salmon Run 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
15 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
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Salmon Run 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 #DD998D in HSL space. Pair Salmon Run 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 Salmon Run Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Salmon Run 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 2002-6B directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Salmon Run
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Salmon Run. The nearest is Sockeye (SW 6619) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sockeye swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Salmon Run
Behr's nearest match is Shanghai Peach (T13-15), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40.2) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Salmon Run without repainting risk. See the full Shanghai Peach swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Salmon Run
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Salmon Run is Tomato Cream Sauce (2089-40). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40.2). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Tomato Cream Sauce and you'll get the same color. See the full Tomato Cream Sauce swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Salmon Run
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Salmon Run is Holland Tile (PPG1064-5). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40.2). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Holland Tile and you'll get the same color. See the full Holland Tile swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Salmon Run
The closest Glidden equivalent of Salmon Run is Holland Tile (PPG1064-5). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40.2). If Glidden is your counter, order Holland Tile and you'll get the same color. See the full Holland Tile swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Salmon Run
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Salmon Run. The nearest is Rose Window (203-4DB) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rose Window swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Salmon Run
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Salmon Run. The nearest is Classic Coral (HGSW 1095) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Classic Coral swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Salmon Run
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Salmon Run. The nearest is Dusty Cedar (DE5115) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dusty Cedar swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Salmon Run
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Salmon Run is Alexandra Peach (1059) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40.2) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Alexandra Peach swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Salmon Run
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Salmon Run is Alexandra Peach (1059) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40.2) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Alexandra Peach swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Salmon Run
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Salmon Run is Butternut Peel (BD43) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40.2) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Butternut Peel swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Salmon Run
Clare has no exact twin of Salmon Run. The nearest is Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Subrosa swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Salmon Run
Backdrop has no exact twin of Salmon Run. The nearest is Rosita (BD-RO) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rosita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Salmon Run
At Kompozit, the closest color to Salmon Run is Alexandra Peach (1059) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40.2) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Alexandra Peach swatch →