Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Whole Grain |
| SKU | V091-3 |
| Hex | #D1AB76 |
| RGB | 209, 171, 118 |
| HSL | 35°, 50%, 64% |
| LRV | 43.9 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Whole Grain
Whole Grain sits in the mid-range at LRV 43.9, 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.
Whole Grain 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
16 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Whole Grain 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 #D1AB76 in HSL space. Pair Whole Grain 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 Whole Grain Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Whole Grain 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 V091-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Whole Grain
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Golden Fleece (SW 6388), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Whole Grain without repainting risk. See the full Golden Fleece swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Whole Grain
The closest Behr equivalent of Whole Grain is Glittering Sun (MQ2-17). At ΔE 0.31 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43.9). If Behr is your counter, order Glittering Sun and you'll get the same color. See the full Glittering Sun swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Whole Grain
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Tavern Ochre (CW-375), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Whole Grain without repainting risk. See the full Tavern Ochre swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Whole Grain
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is More Maple (PPG1091-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Whole Grain without repainting risk. See the full More Maple swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Whole Grain
Glidden's nearest match is More Maple (PPG1091-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Whole Grain without repainting risk. See the full More Maple swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Whole Grain
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Whole Grain is Craft Paper Brown (319-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 43.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Craft Paper Brown swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Whole Grain
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Whole Grain is Stonebriar (HGSW 7693) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stonebriar swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Whole Grain
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Whole Grain is Warm Butterscotch (DE6151) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Warm Butterscotch swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Whole Grain
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Whole Grain is Octagon Yellow (NO. 7) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Octagon Yellow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Whole Grain
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Goby Desert (0898), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 43.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Whole Grain without repainting risk. See the full Goby Desert swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Whole Grain
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Goby Desert (0898), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Whole Grain without repainting risk. See the full Goby Desert swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Whole Grain
Rodda has no exact twin of Whole Grain. The nearest is Sienna (CA120) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 43.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sienna swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Whole Grain
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Whole Grain is Austin (C2-844) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Austin swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Whole Grain
Clare has no exact twin of Whole Grain. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 37 vs 43.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Whole Grain
Kompozit's nearest match is Goby Desert (0898), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Whole Grain without repainting risk. See the full Goby Desert swatch →