Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Shetland |
| SKU | 8002-18E |
| Hex | #C38B4C |
| RGB | 195, 139, 76 |
| HSL | 32°, 50%, 53% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Valspar Shetland
Shetland sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Shetland 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
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 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
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Shetland 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 #C38B4C in HSL space. Pair Shetland 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 Shetland Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Shetland 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 8002-18E directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shetland
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Tassel (SW 6369), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shetland without repainting risk. See the full Tassel swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Shetland
Behr's nearest match is Golden Leaf (UL150-1), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shetland without repainting risk. See the full Golden Leaf swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Shetland
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Venetian Gold (2158-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shetland without repainting risk. See the full Venetian Gold swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Shetland
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Shetland. The nearest is Broomstick (PPG16-19) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Broomstick swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Shetland
Glidden has no exact twin of Shetland. The nearest is Broomstick (PPG16-19) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Broomstick swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Shetland
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Bar of Gold (213-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shetland without repainting risk. See the full Bar of Gold swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shetland
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Shetland is Bosc Pear (HGSW 2162) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bosc Pear swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Shetland
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Shetland is Ginger Spice (DE5271) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ginger Spice swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Shetland
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Shetland. The nearest is Wet Sand (NO. 46) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wet Sand swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Shetland
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Butterscotch Glaze (0990), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shetland without repainting risk. See the full Butterscotch Glaze swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Shetland
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Shetland. The nearest is Bugle Boy (0899) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bugle Boy swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Shetland
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Shetland. The nearest is Frida (C2-602) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Frida swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Shetland
Kompozit has no exact twin of Shetland. The nearest is Bugle Boy (0899) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bugle Boy swatch →