Ref. #E9D19E · Grain-03
Grain .03
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Grain .03 Technical Profile
What color is Grain .03? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #E9D19E. Colors similar to Grain .03 include Valspar Honeysuckle Beige, Benjamin Moore Vellum, Benjamin Moore Vellum. Grain .03 has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 65, Grain .03 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 Grain .03
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Honeysuckle Beige
Valspar
Nearly identical
Vellum
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Quiet Veranda
Behr
Nearly identical
Pale Pollen
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tuscan Sun
PPG
Nearly identical
Sunbeam Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Crossroads
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Grain .03
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Grain .03
#E9D19E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2C072
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Grain .03
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Grain .03 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 Colorhouse Colors
Other Colorhouse colors close to Grain .03.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Grain .03 — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Grain .03 have?
Grain .03 by Colorhouse has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Grain .03 from other brands?
The closest matches are Honeysuckle Beige by Valspar (#E8CF99), Vellum by Benjamin Moore (#E9D4A2), Vellum by Benjamin Moore (#E9D4A2). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Grain .03?
Grain .03 has an LRV of 65.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Grain .03's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.