Almond Cream 3001-4C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F5E5CD, LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Celtic Linen from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F5E5CD · 3001-4C
Almond Cream
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Almond Cream Technical Profile
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Almond Cream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Almond Cream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparAlmond Cream
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCeltic Linen
Celtic Linen
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Durango Dust
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Clamshell White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Welcome White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mannequin Cream
Behr
Nearly identical
Pumpkin Spice
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pastel Day
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Magnolia Spray
PPG
Nearly identical
New White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Yards Of Muslin
Kilz
Nearly identical
Create .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Almond Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Almond Cream
#F5E5CD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BAC270
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Almond Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Almond Cream 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 Almond Cream.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Almond Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Almond Cream have?
Almond Cream 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 Almond Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Almond Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Almond Cream are Celtic Linen by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Durango Dust by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Clamshell White by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Almond Cream'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 Almond Cream?
Almond Cream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.9, 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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