Colorado Skyline 2003-8B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E5C3AD, estimated LRV 59 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Apricot Beige from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #E5C3AD · 2003-8B
Colorado Skyline
59%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Colorado Skyline Technical Profile
HEX Code#E5C3AD
RGB229, 195, 173
Estimated LRV58.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Colorado Skyline
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Colorado Skyline
#E5C3AD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9B279
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Colorado Skyline
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Colorado Skyline 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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Colorado Skyline — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Colorado Skyline have?
Colorado Skyline 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 Colorado Skyline from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Colorado Skyline are Apricot Beige by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Tantalizing Tan by PPG (a close digital match), Cockleshell by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Colorado Skyline'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 Colorado Skyline?
Colorado Skyline has a estimated lightness value of 58.7, 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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