Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Saucy |
| SKU | T530 |
| Hex | #C6AC77 |
| RGB | 198, 172, 119 |
| HSL | 40°, 41%, 62% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Saucy
Saucy sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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.
Saucy 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
17 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Saucy 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 #C6AC77 in HSL space. Pair Saucy 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 Saucy Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Saucy 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 T530 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Saucy
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Saucy is Downing Straw (SW 2813) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Downing Straw swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Saucy
At Behr, the closest color to Saucy is Pocket Watch (N290-5) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pocket Watch swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Saucy
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Citrine (AF-370), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Saucy without repainting risk. See the full Citrine swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Saucy
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Saucy is More Maple (PPG1091-5) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full More Maple swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Saucy
At Glidden, the closest color to Saucy is Golden Needles (20YY 41/264) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Needles swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Saucy
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Snapping Turtle (220-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Saucy without repainting risk. See the full Snapping Turtle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Saucy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Saucy. The nearest is Stonebriar (HGSW 7693) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stonebriar swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Saucy
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Saucy is Desert Floor (DE6186) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desert Floor swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Saucy
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Saucy. The nearest is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Saucy
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Gold Tweed (0884), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Saucy without repainting risk. See the full Gold Tweed swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Saucy
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Gold Tweed (0884), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Saucy without repainting risk. See the full Gold Tweed swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Saucy
Rodda has no exact twin of Saucy. The nearest is Heathered Herb (R050) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Heathered Herb swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Saucy
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Saucy is Austin (C2-844) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Austin swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Saucy
Clare has no exact twin of Saucy. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.34 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 37 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Saucy
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Saucy. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Saucy
Kompozit's nearest match is Gold Tweed (0884), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Saucy without repainting risk. See the full Gold Tweed swatch →