Brilliant Oak 3003-7A is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #8F6D53, estimated LRV 17 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Baked Sienna from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #8F6D53 · 3003-7A
Brilliant Oak
17%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brilliant Oak Technical Profile
HEX Code#8F6D53
RGB143, 109, 83
Estimated LRV17.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Baked Sienna
Behr
#916F54
Close digital match
Bean Pot
Hirshfield's
#8B6B51
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Bean Pot
Vista Paint
#8D6F56
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Caravel Brown
PPG
#8C6E54
Close digital match
Neutral Valley
Dunn-Edwards
#8B694D
Close digital match
Vero Beach Tan
Benjamin Moore
#8F7157
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Toasty
Sherwin-Williams
#957258
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#8A6B4D
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#86664F
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#8A6642
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Colors That Work With Brilliant Oak
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brilliant Oak
#8F6D53
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A29F73
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brilliant Oak
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brilliant Oak 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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Brilliant Oak — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brilliant Oak have?
Brilliant Oak by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown 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 Brilliant Oak from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brilliant Oak are Baked Sienna by Behr (a close digital match), Bean Pot by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Toffee Bar by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Brilliant Oak'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 Brilliant Oak?
Brilliant Oak has a estimated lightness value of 17.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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