Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Slender Stem |
| SKU | 8002-25F |
| Hex | #BDA459 |
| RGB | 189, 164, 89 |
| HSL | 45°, 43%, 55% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Valspar Slender Stem
Slender Stem sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Slender Stem 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
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 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
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Slender Stem 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 #BDA459 in HSL space. Pair Slender Stem 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 Slender Stem Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Slender Stem 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 8002-25F directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Slender Stem
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Slender Stem is Antiquity (SW 6402) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antiquity swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Slender Stem
At Behr, the closest color to Slender Stem is Lemongrass (PPU6-18) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemongrass swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Slender Stem
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Gibson Gold (378), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Slender Stem without repainting risk. See the full Gibson Gold swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Slender Stem
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Slender Stem is Shutter Bug (PPG1108-6) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shutter Bug swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Slender Stem
At Glidden, the closest color to Slender Stem is Shutter Bug (PPG1108-6) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shutter Bug swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Slender Stem
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Exotic Yellow (120-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Slender Stem without repainting risk. See the full Exotic Yellow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Slender Stem
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Slender Stem is Antiquity (HGSW 2204) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antiquity swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Slender Stem
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Slender Stem is Lemon Curry (DEFD26) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemon Curry swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Slender Stem
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Slender Stem is Gold Finch (0871) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Finch swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Slender Stem
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Slender Stem is Lemon Slice (0870) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemon Slice swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Slender Stem
At Kompozit, the closest color to Slender Stem is Lemon Slice (0870) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemon Slice swatch →