Ref. #EFD6AC · 3005-8B
Capricious
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Capricious Technical Profile
What color is Capricious? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #EFD6AC. Colors similar to Capricious include Benjamin Moore Key West Ivory, Behr Champagne Wishes, Vista Paint Skin Light. Capricious has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 69, Capricious sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Capricious
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Key West Ivory
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Champagne Wishes
Behr
Nearly identical
Skin Light
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Waves Of Grain
PPG
Nearly identical
Canyon Sand
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Goldilocks
Kilz
Nearly identical
Captivating Cream
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Crossroads
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Capricious
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Capricious
#EFD6AC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8C270
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Capricious
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Capricious 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 Capricious.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Capricious — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Capricious have?
Capricious by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Capricious from other brands?
The closest matches are Key West Ivory by Benjamin Moore (#EED6AD), Champagne Wishes by Behr (#F2D8AE), Skin Light by Vista Paint (#ECD3A9). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Capricious?
Capricious has an LRV of 69.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Capricious's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.