Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Tupelo Honey |
| SKU | 8002-21F |
| Hex | #CA9142 |
| RGB | 202, 145, 66 |
| HSL | 35°, 56%, 53% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Valspar Tupelo Honey
Tupelo Honey sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Tupelo Honey 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 Tupelo Honey 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 #CA9142 in HSL space. Pair Tupelo Honey 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 Tupelo Honey Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tupelo Honey 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 8002-21F directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tupelo Honey
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Golden Rule (SW 6383), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tupelo Honey without repainting risk. See the full Golden Rule swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Tupelo Honey
Behr's nearest match is Burnt Pumpkin (M250-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tupelo Honey without repainting risk. See the full Burnt Pumpkin swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tupelo Honey
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Tupelo Honey is Peanut Butter (2159-20). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Peanut Butter and you'll get the same color. See the full Peanut Butter swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tupelo Honey
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Tupelo Honey is Mecca Gold (PPG1209-7) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mecca Gold swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tupelo Honey
At Glidden, the closest color to Tupelo Honey is Mecca Gold (PPG1209-7) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mecca Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tupelo Honey
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Pattypan Squash (215-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tupelo Honey without repainting risk. See the full Pattypan Squash swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tupelo Honey
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Luna Gold (HGSW 2142), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tupelo Honey without repainting risk. See the full Luna Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tupelo Honey
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Tupelo Honey is Alameda Ochre (DET482) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Alameda Ochre swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tupelo Honey
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Child of the Moon (0914), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tupelo Honey without repainting risk. See the full Child of the Moon swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tupelo Honey
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Tupelo Honey is Yellow Warning (0928) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) 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 →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Tupelo Honey
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Tupelo Honey. The nearest is Morelia (C2-603) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Morelia swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tupelo Honey
At Kompozit, the closest color to Tupelo Honey is Yellow Warning (0928) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) 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 →