Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Verde |
| SKU | 8001-26F |
| Hex | #BCA62A |
| RGB | 188, 166, 42 |
| HSL | 51°, 63%, 45% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Valspar Verde
Verde sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Verde 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
11 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
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Verde 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 #BCA62A in HSL space. Pair Verde 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 Verde Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Verde 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 8001-26F directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Verde
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Verde. The nearest is Citronella (SW 6915) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Citronella swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Verde
At Behr, the closest color to Verde is Citronette (HDC-MD-03) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Citronette swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Verde
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Verde. The nearest is Spice Market (CSP-925) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Spice Market swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Verde
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Pollination (PPG1215-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Verde without repainting risk. See the full Pollination swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Verde
Glidden's nearest match is Pollination (PPG1215-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Verde without repainting risk. See the full Pollination swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Verde
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Verde. The nearest is Acidified (121-7DB) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Acidified swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Verde
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Verde. The nearest is Lime Blast (HGSW 1221) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lime Blast swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Verde
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Verde is Pickle Juice (DE5468). At ΔE 0.3 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Pickle Juice and you'll get the same color. See the full Pickle Juice swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Verde
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Verde. The nearest is Rain Slicker (0801) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rain Slicker swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Verde
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Verde is Rain Slicker (0801) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Slicker swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Verde
At Kompozit, the closest color to Verde is Rain Slicker (0801) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Slicker swatch →