Capricious 3005-8B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #EFD6AC, LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Key West Ivory from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFD6AC · 3005-8B
Capricious
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Capricious Technical Profile
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Capricious in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Capricious in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparCapricious
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreKey West Ivory
Key West Ivory
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Champagne Wishes
Behr
Nearly identical
Skin Light
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Waves Of Grain
PPG
Nearly identical
Yellow Bloom
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Canyon Sand
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Goldilocks
Kilz
Nearly identical
Captivating Cream
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Crossroads
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Grain .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Capricious in your own space before committing.
What colors match Capricious from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Capricious are Key West Ivory by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Champagne Wishes by Behr (a near-identical match), Skin Light by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Capricious'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 Capricious?
Capricious has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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.