Colorado Skyline 2003-8B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E5C3AD, 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.
Ref. #E5C3AD · 2003-8B
Colorado Skyline
59%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Colorado Skyline Technical Profile
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Colorado Skyline in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Colorado Skyline in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparColorado Skyline
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreApricot Beige
Apricot Beige
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tantalizing Tan
PPG
Nearly identical
Cockleshell
Behr
Nearly identical
Weekend Retreat
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wassail
Kilz
Nearly identical
Gypsum Rose
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wild Peach
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Woodstock Rose
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Aristocrat Peach
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Colorado Skyline
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Colorado Skyline.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Colorado Skyline in your own space before committing.
What colors match Colorado Skyline from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Colorado Skyline are Apricot Beige by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Tantalizing Tan by PPG (a near-identical match), Cockleshell by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Colorado Skyline's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.