Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Smoked Oyster |
| SKU | 6005-1C |
| Hex | #ACA194 |
| RGB | 172, 161, 148 |
| HSL | 32°, 13%, 63% |
| LRV | 36.3 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Smoked Oyster
Smoked Oyster sits in the mid-range at LRV 36.3, 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.
Smoked Oyster 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
17 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Smoked Oyster 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 #ACA194 in HSL space. Pair Smoked Oyster 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 Smoked Oyster Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Smoked Oyster 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 6005-1C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smoked Oyster
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Smoked Oyster is Morris Room Grey (SW 37). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36.3). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Morris Room Grey and you'll get the same color. See the full Morris Room Grey swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Smoked Oyster
Behr's nearest match is Roadside (MQ2-52), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Smoked Oyster without repainting risk. See the full Roadside swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Smoked Oyster
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Smoked Oyster is Rockport Gray (HC-105) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rockport Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Smoked Oyster
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Smoked Oyster is Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cuppa Coffee swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Smoked Oyster
Glidden's nearest match is Neutral Wheat (10YY 35/094), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Smoked Oyster without repainting risk. See the full Neutral Wheat swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Smoked Oyster
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Smoked Oyster is Breakwall (405-3DB). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36.3). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Breakwall and you'll get the same color. See the full Breakwall swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smoked Oyster
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Smoked Oyster is False Creek Greige (HGSW 3465). At ΔE 0.3 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36.3). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order False Creek Greige and you'll get the same color. See the full False Creek Greige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Smoked Oyster
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Smoked Oyster is Sycamore Bark (DEGR33) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sycamore Bark swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Smoked Oyster
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Smoked Oyster is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Smoked Oyster
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Smoked Oyster is Light Gray (NO. 17) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Smoked Oyster
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Smoked Oyster is Drifting Sand (0218). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36.3). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Drifting Sand and you'll get the same color. See the full Drifting Sand swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Smoked Oyster
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Drifting Sand (0218), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Smoked Oyster without repainting risk. See the full Drifting Sand swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Smoked Oyster
The closest Rodda equivalent of Smoked Oyster is Pebbles (CA041). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36.3). If Rodda is your counter, order Pebbles and you'll get the same color. See the full Pebbles swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Smoked Oyster
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Smoked Oyster. The nearest is Fossil (C2-926) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fossil swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Smoked Oyster
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Smoked Oyster is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Smoked Oyster
Backdrop has no exact twin of Smoked Oyster. The nearest is Carry the Two (BD-CT) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Smoked Oyster
Kompozit's nearest match is Drifting Sand (0218), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Smoked Oyster without repainting risk. See the full Drifting Sand swatch →