Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Sun Valley Vista |
| SKU | M245 |
| Hex | #B18443 |
| RGB | 177, 132, 67 |
| HSL | 35°, 45%, 48% |
| LRV | 26.2 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Valspar Sun Valley Vista
Sun Valley Vista sits in the mid-range at LRV 26.2, 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 Valley Vista 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
12 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
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Sun Valley Vista 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 #B18443 in HSL space. Pair Sun Valley Vista 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 Valley Vista Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sun Valley Vista 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 M245 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sun Valley Vista
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sun Valley Vista is Monarch Gold (SW 2920) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Monarch Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sun Valley Vista
Behr's nearest match is Rice Curry (MQ4-09), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sun Valley Vista without repainting risk. See the full Rice Curry swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sun Valley Vista
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Goldenhurst (196), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sun Valley Vista without repainting risk. See the full Goldenhurst swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sun Valley Vista
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Sun Valley Vista is Pumpkin Spice (PPG16-13) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pumpkin Spice swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sun Valley Vista
At Glidden, the closest color to Sun Valley Vista is Butterscotch Ripple (PPG1106-7) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Butterscotch Ripple swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sun Valley Vista
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Sun Valley Vista is Bourbon Street (318-7DB). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26.2). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Bourbon Street and you'll get the same color. See the full Bourbon Street swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sun Valley Vista
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sun Valley Vista is Chamois (HGSW 2172) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chamois swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sun Valley Vista
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Walnut Shell (DE5363), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sun Valley Vista without repainting risk. See the full Walnut Shell swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sun Valley Vista
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Unforgettably Gold (0900), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sun Valley Vista without repainting risk. See the full Unforgettably Gold swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sun Valley Vista
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Waxen Moon (0921), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sun Valley Vista without repainting risk. See the full Waxen Moon swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sun Valley Vista
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sun Valley Vista is Pumpkin (C2-647) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 26.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pumpkin swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sun Valley Vista
Kompozit's nearest match is Waxen Moon (0921), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sun Valley Vista without repainting risk. See the full Waxen Moon swatch →