Balance 2004-10C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E8DFD3, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Designer White from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E8DFD3 · 2004-10C
Balance
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Balance Technical Profile
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Balance in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Balance in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBalance
Nearly identical
BehrDesigner White
Designer White
Behr
Nearly identical
Porcelain
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Old Lace
Kilz
Nearly identical
Moroccan Moonlight
PPG
Nearly identical
Southern Sand
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Peau de Soie
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Almond Milk
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Fresh Linen
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Crisp Muslin
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
School House White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Balance
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Balance
#E8DFD3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Balance
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Balance 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 Balance.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Balance — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Balance have?
Balance 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 Balance in your own space before committing.
What colors match Balance from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Balance are Designer White by Behr (a near-identical match), Porcelain by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Old Lace by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Balance'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 Balance?
Balance has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.6, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Balance's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.