Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Smoky Topaz |
| SKU | V134-4 |
| Hex | #AF9A84 |
| RGB | 175, 154, 132 |
| HSL | 31°, 21%, 60% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Smoky Topaz
Smoky Topaz sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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.
Smoky Topaz 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
16 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Smoky Topaz 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 #AF9A84 in HSL space. Pair Smoky Topaz 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 Smoky Topaz Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Smoky Topaz 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 V134-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smoky Topaz
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Smoky Topaz is Studio Taupe (SW 7549) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Studio Taupe swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Smoky Topaz
The closest Behr equivalent of Smoky Topaz is Stone Brown (250F-4). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). If Behr is your counter, order Stone Brown and you'll get the same color. See the full Stone Brown swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Smoky Topaz
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Smoky Topaz. The nearest is Turret (CC-604) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Turret swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Smoky Topaz
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Smoky Topaz is Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Weathered Wood and you'll get the same color. See the full Weathered Wood swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Smoky Topaz
At Glidden, the closest color to Smoky Topaz is Khaki Bronze (20YY 33/145) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Khaki Bronze swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Smoky Topaz
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Wild Desert (416-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Smoky Topaz without repainting risk. See the full Wild Desert swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smoky Topaz
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Smoky Topaz. The nearest is Fenland (HGSW 3214) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fenland swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Smoky Topaz
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Elusive Morel (DEBN30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Smoky Topaz without repainting risk. See the full Elusive Morel swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Smoky Topaz
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Smoky Topaz is Buff (NO. 20) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buff swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Smoky Topaz
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Country Dweller (0176), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Smoky Topaz without repainting risk. See the full Country Dweller swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Smoky Topaz
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Village Crier (0190), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Smoky Topaz without repainting risk. See the full Village Crier swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Smoky Topaz
At Rodda, the closest color to Smoky Topaz is Agate (CA064) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Agate swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Smoky Topaz
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Smoky Topaz is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Smoky Topaz
At Backdrop, the closest color to Smoky Topaz is Anita (BD-AN) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Smoky Topaz
Kompozit's nearest match is Village Crier (0190), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Smoky Topaz without repainting risk. See the full Village Crier swatch →