Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Sun-Drenched |
| SKU | T517 |
| Hex | #E1AA6A |
| RGB | 225, 170, 106 |
| HSL | 32°, 66%, 65% |
| LRV | 45.7 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Valspar Sun-Drenched
Sun-Drenched sits in the mid-range at LRV 45.7, 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.
Sun-Drenched is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
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 orange 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
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Sun-Drenched 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 #E1AA6A in HSL space. Pair Sun-Drenched 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 Sun-Drenched Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sun-Drenched 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 T517 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sun-Drenched
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Anjou Pear (SW 6381), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sun-Drenched without repainting risk. See the full Anjou Pear swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sun-Drenched
Behr's nearest match is Corn Maze (HDC-FL13-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sun-Drenched without repainting risk. See the full Corn Maze swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sun-Drenched
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Old Gold (167), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sun-Drenched without repainting risk. See the full Old Gold swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sun-Drenched
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Sun-Drenched is Tesoros (PPG17-20) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tesoros swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sun-Drenched
At Glidden, the closest color to Sun-Drenched is Wood Thrush Gold (10YY 45/419) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wood Thrush Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sun-Drenched
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Sundancer (215-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sun-Drenched without repainting risk. See the full Sundancer swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sun-Drenched
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Anjou Pear (HGSW 2144), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sun-Drenched without repainting risk. See the full Anjou Pear swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sun-Drenched
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Sun-Drenched. The nearest is Sweet Honey Maple (DESS20) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45.7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sweet Honey Maple swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sun-Drenched
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Sun-Drenched. The nearest is Cottage Feel (JG-40) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 45.7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cottage Feel swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sun-Drenched
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Sun-Drenched is Orangery (NO. 70) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orangery swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sun-Drenched
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Sun-Drenched. The nearest is Cat's Eye Marble (0906) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cat's Eye Marble swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sun-Drenched
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sun-Drenched is India Trade (H0015) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 45.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full India Trade swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sun-Drenched
At Rodda, the closest color to Sun-Drenched is Ochre (CA126) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ochre swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sun-Drenched
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sun-Drenched is Delicata (C2-558) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 45.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Delicata swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Sun-Drenched
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Sun-Drenched is Arles (ARLES) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 45.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sun-Drenched
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sun-Drenched is Goby Desert (0898) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 45.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Goby Desert swatch →