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Valspar Seine and Sensibility8004-25C · #C2B8A1 · LRV 48

Seine and Sensibility reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Valspar 8004-25C actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

VALSPAR SEINE AND SENSIBILITY
RGB 194, 184, 161LRV 48

Color spec

BrandValspar
NameSeine and Sensibility
SKU8004-25C
Hex#C2B8A1
RGB194, 184, 161
HSL42°, 21%, 70%
LRV48
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Valspar Seine and Sensibility

Seine and Sensibility sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.

Seine and Sensibility 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

16 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.81
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9510 · #C4B9A3 · ΔE 0.81 · LRV 49
SW 7638 · #C0B9A9 · ΔE 2.66 · LRV 49
SW 7506 · #C4B7A5 · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 48
SW 7512 · #C5B6A4 · ΔE 3.79 · LRV 48

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.67
All neutral at Behr →
HDC-NT-09 · #C4B7A1 · ΔE 1.67 · LRV 48
MQ2-26 · #C7B8A0 · ΔE 2.31 · LRV 49
MQ2-21 · #C8B59C · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 48
QE-28 · #C6B5A2 · ΔE 4.37 · LRV 48

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.19
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
AF-390 · #C3B79D · ΔE 1.19 · LRV 47
HC-82 · #C2B59A · ΔE 1.79 · LRV 47
CSP-225 · #BFB5A3 · ΔE 2.1 · LRV 47
1530 · #C0BBA9 · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 48

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.59
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1102-3 · #C4B9A2 · ΔE 0.59 · LRV 49
PPG11-19 · #C2B69A · ΔE 1.8 · LRV 47
PPG1027-3 · #BEB9A2 · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 48
PPG14-14 · #C6B8A5 · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 49

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.88
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG1102-3 · #C4BAA1 · ΔE 0.88 · LRV 49
30YY 47/145 · #C6B79E · ΔE 2.23 · LRV 47
PPG1027-3 · #BEB9A2 · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 48
PPG14-14 · #C7B8A4 · ΔE 3.16 · LRV 49

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.65
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
419-3DB · #C8BBA3 · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 50
423-2DB · #C1BCA7 · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 50
416-2DB · #C7B79A · ΔE 2.84 · LRV 48
422-3DB · #BCBAAB · ΔE 4.29 · LRV 49
HGSW 3446 · #C4B7A5 · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 48
HGSW 7506 · #C4B7A5 · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 48
HGSW 2495 · #C5B6A4 · ΔE 3.79 · LRV 48
HGSW 7512 · #C5B6A4 · ΔE 3.79 · LRV 48

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.39
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6214 · #C1B4A0 · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 43
DEBN55 · #BFB89C · ΔE 2.62 · LRV 47
DEGR24 · #BDB6A6 · ΔE 2.7 · LRV 47
DEC766 · #C5B5A4 · ΔE 4.6 · LRV 44

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.24
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-106 · #BFB09A · ΔE 3.24 · LRV 44
JG-109 · #C5BBAC · ΔE 3.41 · LRV 50
JG-48 · #C2BFA2 · ΔE 4.54 · LRV 51
JG-19 · #BDB7AC · ΔE 4.67 · LRV 48

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.17
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 58 · #C3BBA5 · ΔE 1.17 · LRV 50
NO. W9 · #BAB7A1 · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 47
NO. CB2 · #C6BAAA · ΔE 3.48 · LRV 50

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.45
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0225 · #C1B7A1 · ΔE 0.45 · LRV 48
0350 · #C5BCA3 · ΔE 1.39 · LRV 50
H108 · #C1BCA8 · ΔE 2.52 · LRV 49
0280 · #C8B79A · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 49

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.72
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0350 · #C3B89F · ΔE 0.72 · LRV 49
0225 · #C0B5A0 · ΔE 1.28 · LRV 46
0336 · #C5BAA6 · ΔE 1.58 · LRV 50
0280 · #C7B699 · ΔE 3.19 · LRV 47

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.56
All neutral at Rodda →
CA140 · #C3BAA7 · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 50
CA093 · #CAB9A3 · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 50
CA035 · #C5B7A7 · ΔE 4.13 · LRV 48
CA099 · #CAB69F · ΔE 4.77 · LRV 49

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.38
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-909 · #BFB5A1 · ΔE 1.38 · LRV 47
C2-896 · #C4B8A3 · ΔE 1.48 · LRV 49
C2-910 · #C4BCA4 · ΔE 1.48 · LRV 50
C2-895 · #C8BAA3 · ΔE 2.09 · LRV 50

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.66
All neutral at Portola Paints →
SEVILLA · #BDB6A2 · ΔE 1.66 · LRV 47
TIKAL · #BDB49A · ΔE 1.8 · LRV 46
PIANO ROOM · #BAB6AB · ΔE 4.89 · LRV 47

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.72
All neutral at Kompozit →
0350 · #C3B89F · ΔE 0.72 · LRV 48
0225 · #C0B5A0 · ΔE 1.28 · LRV 47
0336 · #C5BAA6 · ΔE 1.58 · LRV 50
0280 · #C7B699 · ΔE 3.19 · LRV 48

Similar Valspar colors

closest in the Valspar deck

The nearest shades to Seine and Sensibility within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

6008-1C · LRV 48.1
V147-2 · LRV 48.4
T579 · LRV 47.1
3008-10A · LRV 48
8005-5C · LRV 47
T629 · LRV 48.3

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #C2B8A1 in HSL space. Pair Seine and Sensibility with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C2B8A1 + #A1ABC2
TRIADIC
#C2B8A1 · #A1C2B8 · #B8A1C2
ANALOGOUS
#C2A8A1 · #C2B8A1 · #BBC2A1

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.97:1fail
Sample text on black
10.66:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Valspar Seine and Sensibility Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Seine and Sensibility 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 8004-25C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Seine and Sensibility

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Seine and Sensibility is Peace of Mind (SW 9510). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Peace of Mind and you'll get the same color. See the full Peace of Mind swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Seine and Sensibility

Behr's nearest match is Basic Khaki (HDC-NT-09), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Seine and Sensibility without repainting risk. See the full Basic Khaki swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Seine and Sensibility

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Glacial Till (AF-390), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Seine and Sensibility without repainting risk. See the full Glacial Till swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Seine and Sensibility

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Seine and Sensibility is Dancing Dolphin (PPG1102-3). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Dancing Dolphin and you'll get the same color. See the full Dancing Dolphin swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Seine and Sensibility

At Glidden, the closest color to Seine and Sensibility is Heavy Hammock (PPG1027-3) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heavy Hammock swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Seine and Sensibility

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Seine and Sensibility is Flaxen Tan (416-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Flaxen Tan swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Seine and Sensibility

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Seine and Sensibility is Loggia (HGSW 3446) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Loggia swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Seine and Sensibility

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Seine and Sensibility is Skein of Yarn (DEBN55) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Skein of Yarn swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Seine and Sensibility

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Seine and Sensibility is Solid Wood (JG-109) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Solid Wood swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Seine and Sensibility

Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Wall White (NO. 58), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Seine and Sensibility without repainting risk. See the full Wall White swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Seine and Sensibility

The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Seine and Sensibility is Roman Ruins (0225). At ΔE 0.45 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Roman Ruins and you'll get the same color. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Seine and Sensibility

The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Seine and Sensibility is Helen of Troy (0350). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Helen of Troy and you'll get the same color. See the full Helen of Troy swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Seine and Sensibility

Rodda's nearest match is Wood Ash (CA140), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Seine and Sensibility without repainting risk. See the full Wood Ash swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Seine and Sensibility

C2 Paint's nearest match is Baba Ghanoush (C2-896), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Seine and Sensibility without repainting risk. See the full Baba Ghanoush swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Seine and Sensibility

Portola Paints's nearest match is Sevilla (SEVILLA), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Seine and Sensibility without repainting risk. See the full Sevilla swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Seine and Sensibility

The closest Kompozit equivalent of Seine and Sensibility is Helen of Troy (0350). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Kompozit is your counter, order Helen of Troy and you'll get the same color. See the full Helen of Troy swatch →

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