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Careless Whispers
59%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Careless Whispers Technical Profile
What color is Careless Whispers? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #E9C7B1. Colors similar to Careless Whispers include Valspar Special Peach, Valspar Resort Peach, Valspar Colorado Skyline. Careless Whispers has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 59, Careless Whispers sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Careless Whispers
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Careless Whispers
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Careless Whispers
#E9C7B1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BBB477
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Careless Whispers
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Careless Whispers Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Careless Whispers.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Careless Whispers — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Careless Whispers have?
Careless Whispers by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Careless Whispers from other brands?
The closest matches are Special Peach by Valspar (#ECC9B1), Resort Peach by Valspar (#E6C5B1), Colorado Skyline by Valspar (#E5C3AD). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Careless Whispers?
Careless Whispers has an LRV of 58.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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