Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Snug as a Bug |
| SKU | T565 |
| Hex | #BCA695 |
| RGB | 188, 166, 149 |
| HSL | 26°, 23%, 66% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Snug as a Bug
Snug as a Bug sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Snug as a Bug 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Snug as a Bug 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 #BCA695 in HSL space. Pair Snug as a Bug 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 Snug as a Bug Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Snug as a Bug 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 T565 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Snug as a Bug
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Snug as a Bug is Sand Trap (SW 6066). 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 40 vs 40). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Sand Trap and you'll get the same color. See the full Sand Trap swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Snug as a Bug
The closest Behr equivalent of Snug as a Bug is Brown Teepee (700D-4). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). If Behr is your counter, order Brown Teepee and you'll get the same color. See the full Brown Teepee swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Snug as a Bug
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Snug as a Bug is Cotswold (AF-150) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cotswold swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Snug as a Bug
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Snug as a Bug is Wright Stone Grey (FLLW858) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wright Stone Grey swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Snug as a Bug
At Glidden, the closest color to Snug as a Bug is El Capitan (PPG1020-4) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full El Capitan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Snug as a Bug
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Snug as a Bug is Sanded Grout (412-4DB). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Sanded Grout and you'll get the same color. See the full Sanded Grout swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Snug as a Bug
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Snug as a Bug is Baltic Birch (HGSW 3065). 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 40 vs 40). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Baltic Birch and you'll get the same color. See the full Baltic Birch swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Snug as a Bug
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Snug as a Bug is Frontier Land (DE6074) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Frontier Land swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Snug as a Bug
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Snug as a Bug. The nearest is Rustic Oak (JG-110) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rustic Oak swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Snug as a Bug
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Snug as a Bug is Smoked Trout (NO. 60). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Smoked Trout and you'll get the same color. See the full Smoked Trout swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Snug as a Bug
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Snug as a Bug is Cozy Cover (0140) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cozy Cover swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Snug as a Bug
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Snug as a Bug is Macadamia Brown (0184) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Macadamia Brown swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Snug as a Bug
Rodda's nearest match is Abalone (CA063), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Snug as a Bug without repainting risk. See the full Abalone swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Snug as a Bug
C2 Paint's nearest match is Mesa (C2-813), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Snug as a Bug without repainting risk. See the full Mesa swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Snug as a Bug
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Snug as a Bug is Havana (HAVANA) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Havana swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Snug as a Bug
At Kompozit, the closest color to Snug as a Bug is Macadamia Brown (0184) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Macadamia Brown swatch →