Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Simply Sienna |
| SKU | V049-6 |
| Hex | #B6762B |
| RGB | 182, 118, 43 |
| HSL | 32°, 62%, 44% |
| LRV | 23.1 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Valspar Simply Sienna
With an LRV of 23.1, Simply Sienna is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Simply Sienna works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
11 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Simply Sienna 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 #B6762B in HSL space. Pair Simply Sienna 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 Simply Sienna Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Simply Sienna 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 V049-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Simply Sienna
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Simply Sienna. The nearest is Saucy Gold (SW 6370) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Saucy Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Simply Sienna
Behr has no exact twin of Simply Sienna. The nearest is Wild Ginger (M270-7) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wild Ginger swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Simply Sienna
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Simply Sienna. The nearest is Caramel Corn (2160-10) at ΔE 4.28 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 23.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Caramel Corn swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Simply Sienna
Glidden has no exact twin of Simply Sienna. The nearest is Brown Basket (PPG16-15) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Brown Basket swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Simply Sienna
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Simply Sienna. The nearest is Sparrow's Beak (213-7DB) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sparrow's Beak swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Simply Sienna
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Simply Sienna is Bourbon Butterscotch (HGSW 2131) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 23.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bourbon Butterscotch swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Simply Sienna
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Simply Sienna. The nearest is Gold Metal (0998) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gold Metal swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Simply Sienna
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Simply Sienna is Chutney (C2-588) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 23.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chutney swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Simply Sienna
Kompozit has no exact twin of Simply Sienna. The nearest is Gold Metal (0998) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gold Metal swatch →