Grain .03 Grain-03 is a orange paint color from Colorhouse. It has a hex value of #E9D19E, LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Honeysuckle Beige from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E9D19E · Grain-03
Grain .03
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Grain .03 Technical Profile
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Grain .03 in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Grain .03 in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ColorhouseGrain .03
Nearly identical
ValsparHoneysuckle Beige
Honeysuckle Beige
Valspar
Nearly identical
Just a Dash
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Vellum
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Quiet Veranda
Behr
Nearly identical
Pale Pollen
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Prairie Land
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sunnybrook Yellow
PPG
Nearly identical
Sunbeam Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Frozen Fruit
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Organic Ingredient
Kilz
Very similar
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Grain .03 in your own space before committing.
What colors match Grain .03 from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Grain .03 are Honeysuckle Beige by Valspar (a near-identical match), Just a Dash by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Vellum by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Grain .03's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Grain .03?
Grain .03 has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Grain .03's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.