Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Venetian Plaster |
| SKU | 8002-12C |
| Hex | #DE9E85 |
| RGB | 222, 158, 133 |
| HSL | 17°, 57%, 70% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Valspar Venetian Plaster
Venetian Plaster sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.
Venetian Plaster 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
13 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Venetian Plaster 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 #DE9E85 in HSL space. Pair Venetian Plaster 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 Venetian Plaster Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Venetian Plaster 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 8002-12C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Venetian Plaster
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Venetian Plaster is Fame Orange (SW 6346) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fame Orange swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Venetian Plaster
At Behr, the closest color to Venetian Plaster is Apricotta (HDC-CT-13) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Apricotta swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Venetian Plaster
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Farmer's Market (054), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Venetian Plaster without repainting risk. See the full Farmer's Market swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Venetian Plaster
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Venetian Plaster is Opal Fire (PPG1192-5) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Opal Fire swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Venetian Plaster
The closest Glidden equivalent of Venetian Plaster is Buttered Salmon (60YR 40/297). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42). If Glidden is your counter, order Buttered Salmon and you'll get the same color. See the full Buttered Salmon swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Venetian Plaster
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Venetian Plaster is Native Copper (208-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Native Copper swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Venetian Plaster
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Venetian Plaster is Sun-Dried Terra (HGSW 2095) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sun-Dried Terra swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Venetian Plaster
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Venetian Plaster. The nearest is Pecan Veneer (DE5207) at ΔE 4.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pecan Veneer swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Venetian Plaster
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Venetian Plaster is Naperon (NO. 315) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Naperon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Venetian Plaster
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Venetian Plaster is Trumpet Flower (1037) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trumpet Flower swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Venetian Plaster
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Venetian Plaster is Trumpet Flower (1037) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trumpet Flower swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Venetian Plaster
At Kompozit, the closest color to Venetian Plaster is Trumpet Flower (1037) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trumpet Flower swatch →