Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Swampwater |
| SKU | 3008-7B |
| Hex | #B49D5F |
| RGB | 180, 157, 95 |
| HSL | 44°, 36%, 54% |
| LRV | 34.8 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Valspar Swampwater
Swampwater sits in the mid-range at LRV 34.8, 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.
Swampwater 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
14 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Swampwater 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 #B49D5F in HSL space. Pair Swampwater 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 Swampwater Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Swampwater 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 3008-7B directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Swampwater
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Escapade Gold (SW 6403), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Swampwater without repainting risk. See the full Escapade Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Swampwater
The closest Behr equivalent of Swampwater is Apple Wine (HDC-CL-19). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 34.8). If Behr is your counter, order Apple Wine and you'll get the same color. See the full Apple Wine swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Swampwater
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Millington Gold (HC-13), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Swampwater without repainting risk. See the full Millington Gold swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Swampwater
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Swampwater is Woolen Mittens (PPG1109-6) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34.8) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Woolen Mittens swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Swampwater
At Glidden, the closest color to Swampwater is Woolen Mittens (PPG1109-6) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34.8) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Woolen Mittens swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Swampwater
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Swampwater is Tiny Tadpole (221-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tiny Tadpole swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Swampwater
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Golden Mystery (HGSW 2203), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Swampwater without repainting risk. See the full Golden Mystery swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Swampwater
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Swampwater is Viva Las Vegas (DET497) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Viva Las Vegas swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Swampwater
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Swampwater. The nearest is Duster (NO. 319) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Duster swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Swampwater
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Swampwater is Jungle Expedition (0885) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 34.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jungle Expedition swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Swampwater
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Swampwater is Gold Finch (0871) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Finch swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Swampwater
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Swampwater is Kazoo (C2-633) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kazoo swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Swampwater
Clare has no exact twin of Swampwater. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 34.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Swampwater
At Kompozit, the closest color to Swampwater is Gold Finch (0871) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Finch swatch →