Brioche 3001-5B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E7A870, estimated LRV 46 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mighty Spicy from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #E7A870 · 3001-5B
Brioche
46%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brioche Technical Profile
HEX Code#E7A870
RGB231, 168, 112
Estimated LRV46.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandValspar
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#ECA96E
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Squash Bisque
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#EBAC74
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Tasty Tan
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#E4A467
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Orange Appeal
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#EEA869
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#F0AD71
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#E9AF78
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#E3AB7B
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#F2AE73
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Colors That Work With Brioche
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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
Digital 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
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Brioche — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brioche have?
Brioche by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange 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 Brioche from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brioche are Mighty Spicy by PPG (a close digital match), Squash Bisque by Behr (a close digital match), Tasty Tan by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Brioche'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 Brioche?
Brioche has a estimated lightness value of 46.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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