Ref. #8F6D53 · 3003-7A
Brilliant Oak
17%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brilliant Oak Technical Profile
What color is Brilliant Oak? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #8F6D53. Colors similar to Brilliant Oak include Behr Baked Sienna, Hirshfield's Bean Pot, Behr Toffee Bar. Brilliant Oak has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 17, Brilliant Oak creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Brilliant Oak pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Brilliant Oak
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brilliant Oak
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Brilliant Oak.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brilliant Oak — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brilliant Oak have?
Brilliant Oak by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Brilliant Oak from other brands?
The closest matches are Baked Sienna by Behr (#916F54), Bean Pot by Hirshfield's (#8B6B51), Toffee Bar by Behr (#937055). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Brilliant Oak?
Brilliant Oak has an LRV of 17.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brilliant Oak's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.