Ref. #E7A870 · 3001-5B
Brioche
46%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brioche Technical Profile
What color is Brioche? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #E7A870. Colors similar to Brioche include Behr Squash Bisque, Dutch Boy Tasty Tan, Benjamin Moore Orange Appeal. Brioche has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 46 gives Brioche depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Brioche
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Squash Bisque
Behr
Nearly identical
Tasty Tan
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Orange Appeal
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Taste of Summer
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Yucatan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sun Bleached Ochre
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Taste Of Summer
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Buffalo Trail
PPG
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brioche
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brioche
#E7A870
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C5C26D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brioche
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brioche 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 Brioche.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brioche — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brioche have?
Brioche by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Brioche from other brands?
The closest matches are Squash Bisque by Behr (#EBAC74), Tasty Tan by Dutch Boy (#E4A467), Orange Appeal by Benjamin Moore (#EEA869). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Brioche?
Brioche has an LRV of 46.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Brioche's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.