Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Seagull Beach |
| SKU | 1002-10B |
| Hex | #C5B6AE |
| RGB | 197, 182, 174 |
| HSL | 21°, 17%, 73% |
| LRV | 48.4 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Seagull Beach
Seagull Beach sits in the mid-range at LRV 48.4, 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.
Seagull Beach 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 Seagull Beach 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 #C5B6AE in HSL space. Pair Seagull Beach 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 Seagull Beach Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Seagull Beach 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 1002-10B directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Seagull Beach
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Seagull Beach is Versatile Gray (SW 6072) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Versatile Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Seagull Beach
At Behr, the closest color to Seagull Beach is Balcony Rose (PPF-10) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48.4) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Balcony Rose swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Seagull Beach
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Knitting Basket (CSP-405), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Seagull Beach without repainting risk. See the full Knitting Basket swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Seagull Beach
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Seagull Beach is Legendary (PPG1019-3) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Legendary swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Seagull Beach
Glidden's nearest match is Classic Tan (80YR 49/062), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48.4) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Seagull Beach without repainting risk. See the full Classic Tan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Seagull Beach
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Seagull Beach is Mortar and Pestle (406-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mortar and Pestle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Seagull Beach
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Seagull Beach is Adley Grey (HGSW 2476) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Adley Grey swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Seagull Beach
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Seagull Beach is Faux Bois (DEGR15) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Faux Bois swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Seagull Beach
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Seagull Beach is Pink Drab (NO. 207) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48.4) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pink Drab swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Seagull Beach
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Seagull Beach. The nearest is Thistle Gray (0197) at ΔE 4.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Thistle Gray swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Seagull Beach
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Seagull Beach. The nearest is Thistle Gray (0197) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Thistle Gray swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Seagull Beach
Rodda's nearest match is Mauve (CA068), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Seagull Beach without repainting risk. See the full Mauve swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Seagull Beach
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Seagull Beach is Filament (C2-798) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Filament swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Seagull Beach
At Clare, the closest color to Seagull Beach is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Greige swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Seagull Beach
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Seagull Beach is Paloma (PALOMA) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48.4) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Paloma swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Seagull Beach
Kompozit has no exact twin of Seagull Beach. The nearest is Thistle Gray (0197) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Thistle Gray swatch →