Cloudy Sunset 3005-8A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E4C38E, LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Crisp Biscuit from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E4C38E · 3005-8A
Cloudy Sunset
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cloudy Sunset Technical Profile
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Cloudy Sunset in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cloudy Sunset in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparCloudy Sunset
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyCrisp Biscuit
Crisp Biscuit
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lira
PPG
Nearly identical
Venice Square
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Venice Square
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
White Raisin
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gold Hearted
Behr
Nearly identical
Dijon
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Autumn Equinox
Kilz
Nearly identical
Golden West
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hay
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cloudy Sunset
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cloudy Sunset
#E4C38E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6BF73
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cloudy Sunset
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cloudy Sunset 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 Cloudy Sunset.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cloudy Sunset — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cloudy Sunset have?
Cloudy Sunset 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 Cloudy Sunset in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cloudy Sunset from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cloudy Sunset are Crisp Biscuit by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Lira by PPG (a near-identical match), Venice Square by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cloudy Sunset'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 Cloudy Sunset?
Cloudy Sunset has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cloudy Sunset's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.