A True Antique 7003-18 is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F4E4C5, LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is To The Rescue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F4E4C5 · 7003-18
A True Antique
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
A True Antique Technical Profile
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A True Antique in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to A True Antique in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparA True Antique
Nearly identical
PPGTo The Rescue
To The Rescue
PPG
Nearly identical
Flaxseed
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Aged Parchment
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cauliflower Cream
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rich Cream
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Create .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Summer Sunshine
Behr
Nearly identical
Buff
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Walnut Cream
Kilz
Nearly identical
Double Cream
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
New White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With A True Antique
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
A True Antique
#F4E4C5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5C36F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for A True Antique
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
A True Antique 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to A True Antique.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
A True Antique — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does A True Antique have?
A True Antique by Valspar 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 A True Antique in your own space before committing.
What colors match A True Antique from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to A True Antique are To The Rescue by PPG (a near-identical match), Flaxseed by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Sausalito by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting A True Antique'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 A True Antique?
A True Antique has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 78.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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