A True Antique 7003-18 is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F4E4C5, estimated 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.
Valspar · #F4E4C5 · 7003-18
A True Antique
79%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
A True Antique Technical Profile
HEX Code#F4E4C5
RGB244, 228, 197
Estimated LRV78.8
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandValspar
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Summer Sunshine
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Colors That Work With A True Antique
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Flaxseed by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Sausalito by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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