Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Spontaneous Sprig |
| SKU | V055-5 |
| Hex | #BC953F |
| RGB | 188, 149, 63 |
| HSL | 41°, 50%, 49% |
| LRV | 32.6 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Valspar Spontaneous Sprig
Spontaneous Sprig sits in the mid-range at LRV 32.6, 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.
Spontaneous Sprig 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
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 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
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Spontaneous Sprig 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 #BC953F in HSL space. Pair Spontaneous Sprig 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 Spontaneous Sprig Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Spontaneous Sprig 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 V055-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Spontaneous Sprig
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Spontaneous Sprig is Different Gold (SW 6396) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Different Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Spontaneous Sprig
The closest Behr equivalent of Spontaneous Sprig is Townhouse Tan (330D-6). At ΔE 0.34 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32.6). If Behr is your counter, order Townhouse Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Townhouse Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Spontaneous Sprig
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Spontaneous Sprig is Ochre (2151-30) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 32.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ochre swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Spontaneous Sprig
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Spontaneous Sprig. The nearest is Mecca Gold (PPG1209-7) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mecca Gold swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Spontaneous Sprig
Glidden has no exact twin of Spontaneous Sprig. The nearest is Mecca Gold (PPG1209-7) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mecca Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Spontaneous Sprig
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Spontaneous Sprig is Plank Road (319-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plank Road swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Spontaneous Sprig
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Spontaneous Sprig is Dashing Gold (HGSW 1212) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dashing Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Spontaneous Sprig
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Spontaneous Sprig is Golden History (DE5433) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden History swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Spontaneous Sprig
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Spontaneous Sprig is Yellow Warning (0928) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 32.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yellow Warning swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Spontaneous Sprig
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Spontaneous Sprig is Gable Green (H0029) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gable Green swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Spontaneous Sprig
Rodda's nearest match is Bronzite (R053), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 32.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Spontaneous Sprig without repainting risk. See the full Bronzite swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Spontaneous Sprig
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Spontaneous Sprig. The nearest is Serengeti (C2-648) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Serengeti swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Spontaneous Sprig
Kompozit has no exact twin of Spontaneous Sprig. The nearest is Yellow Warning (0928) at ΔE 4.28 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Yellow Warning swatch →