Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Uncommon Coir |
| SKU | V088-3 |
| Hex | #C4A889 |
| RGB | 196, 168, 137 |
| HSL | 32°, 33%, 65% |
| LRV | 41.5 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Uncommon Coir
Uncommon Coir sits in the mid-range at LRV 41.5, 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.
Uncommon Coir is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
15 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 neutral 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
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Uncommon Coir 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 #C4A889 in HSL space. Pair Uncommon Coir 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 Uncommon Coir Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Uncommon Coir 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 V088-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Uncommon Coir
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Cork Wedge (SW 7539), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Uncommon Coir without repainting risk. See the full Cork Wedge swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Uncommon Coir
Behr's nearest match is Toasted Grain (ICC-61), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Uncommon Coir without repainting risk. See the full Toasted Grain swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Uncommon Coir
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Capilano Bridge (1076), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 41.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Uncommon Coir without repainting risk. See the full Capilano Bridge swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Uncommon Coir
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Yosemite Trailhead (PPG15-04), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Uncommon Coir without repainting risk. See the full Yosemite Trailhead swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Uncommon Coir
Glidden's nearest match is Highland Plains Neutral (10YY 41/175), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Uncommon Coir without repainting risk. See the full Highland Plains Neutral swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Uncommon Coir
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Uncommon Coir is Perfect Beige (415-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Perfect Beige swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Uncommon Coir
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Trailside Tan (HGSW 3125), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Uncommon Coir without repainting risk. See the full Trailside Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Uncommon Coir
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Uncommon Coir. The nearest is Handwoven (DE6200) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 41.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Handwoven swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Uncommon Coir
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Uncommon Coir. The nearest is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Uncommon Coir
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Uncommon Coir. The nearest is Highlight (0275) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Highlight swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Uncommon Coir
Hirshfield's's nearest match is 3am Latte (0175), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Uncommon Coir without repainting risk. See the full 3am Latte swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Uncommon Coir
The closest Rodda equivalent of Uncommon Coir is Waffle (CA114). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41.5). If Rodda is your counter, order Waffle and you'll get the same color. See the full Waffle swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Uncommon Coir
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Uncommon Coir is Buff Orpington (BD32) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 41.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buff Orpington swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Uncommon Coir
Kompozit's nearest match is 3am Latte (0175), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Uncommon Coir without repainting risk. See the full 3am Latte swatch →