Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Sonora Rose |
| SKU | 2002-3B |
| Hex | #C86361 |
| RGB | 200, 99, 97 |
| HSL | 1°, 48%, 58% |
| LRV | 22.1 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Red |
About Valspar Sonora Rose
With an LRV of 22.1, Sonora Rose is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red 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.
Sonora Rose works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
Closest matches by brand
13 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 red from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Sonora Rose 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 #C86361 in HSL space. Pair Sonora Rose 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 Sonora Rose Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sonora Rose 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 2002-3B directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sonora Rose
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Sonora Rose. The nearest is Quite Coral (SW 6614) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Quite Coral swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sonora Rose
At Behr, the closest color to Sonora Rose is Japanese Kimono (PPU1-05) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22.1) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Japanese Kimono swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sonora Rose
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sonora Rose is Bubble Tea (CSP-1180). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22.1). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Bubble Tea and you'll get the same color. See the full Bubble Tea swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sonora Rose
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Sonora Rose is Firecracker (PPG1190-6) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22.1) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Firecracker swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sonora Rose
At Glidden, the closest color to Sonora Rose is Firecracker (PPG1190-6) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22.1) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Firecracker swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sonora Rose
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Sonora Rose. The nearest is Shimmered Copper (104-6DB) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shimmered Copper swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sonora Rose
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Coral Charisma (DEFD19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22.1) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Sonora Rose without repainting risk. See the full Coral Charisma swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sonora Rose
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Sonora Rose. The nearest is Heart to Heart (1100) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 22.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Heart to Heart swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sonora Rose
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sonora Rose is Field Clay (BD56) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22.1) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Field Clay swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Sonora Rose
At Clare, the closest color to Sonora Rose is Sriracha (PNT100-DP-29) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 20 vs 22.1) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sriracha swatch →