Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Sense of Wonder |
| SKU | V053-4 |
| Hex | #EBB047 |
| RGB | 235, 176, 71 |
| HSL | 38°, 80%, 60% |
| LRV | 49.2 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Valspar Sense of Wonder
Sense of Wonder sits in the mid-range at LRV 49.2, 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.
Sense of Wonder is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
13 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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Sense of Wonder 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 #EBB047 in HSL space. Pair Sense of Wonder 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 Sense of Wonder Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sense of Wonder 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 V053-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sense of Wonder
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Sense of Wonder is Brittlebush (SW 6684). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49.2). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Brittlebush and you'll get the same color. See the full Brittlebush swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sense of Wonder
At Behr, the closest color to Sense of Wonder is Goldenrod Field (PMD-20) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Goldenrod Field swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sense of Wonder
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Glen Ridge Gold (301), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sense of Wonder without repainting risk. See the full Glen Ridge Gold swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sense of Wonder
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Oro De Maya (PPG17-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sense of Wonder without repainting risk. See the full Oro De Maya swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sense of Wonder
Glidden's nearest match is Oro De Maya (PPG17-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sense of Wonder without repainting risk. See the full Oro De Maya swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sense of Wonder
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Sense of Wonder is Honeyed (115-6DB). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49.2). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Honeyed and you'll get the same color. See the full Honeyed swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sense of Wonder
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sense of Wonder is Summer Sunflower (HGSW 1162) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summer Sunflower swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sense of Wonder
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Sense of Wonder is Lion's Mane (DE5319). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 49.2). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Lion's Mane and you'll get the same color. See the full Lion's Mane swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sense of Wonder
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sense of Wonder is Lemon Essence (0934) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemon Essence swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sense of Wonder
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Lemon Essence (0934), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 49.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sense of Wonder without repainting risk. See the full Lemon Essence swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sense of Wonder
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sense of Wonder is Amontillado (C2-589) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 49.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amontillado swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Sense of Wonder
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Sense of Wonder. The nearest is Tilton (TILTON) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tilton swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sense of Wonder
Kompozit's nearest match is Lemon Essence (0934), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sense of Wonder without repainting risk. See the full Lemon Essence swatch →