Cookie Dough 8005-9B is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D1C0B0, LRV 54 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chocolate Mousse from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D1C0B0 · 8005-9B
Cookie Dough
54%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cookie Dough Technical Profile
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Cookie Dough in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cookie Dough in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparCookie Dough
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreChocolate Mousse
Chocolate Mousse
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Avenue Tan
Behr
Nearly identical
Desert Sand
PPG
Nearly identical
Mannequin
Kilz
Nearly identical
Baguette
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bungalow Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Beige Rage
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Oatmeal Beige
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dry Creek
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Elephant's Breath
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cookie Dough
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cookie Dough
#D1C0B0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cookie Dough
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cookie Dough 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 Cookie Dough.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cookie Dough — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cookie Dough have?
Cookie Dough by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cookie Dough in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cookie Dough from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cookie Dough are Chocolate Mousse by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Avenue Tan by Behr (a near-identical match), Autumn Haze by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cookie Dough'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 Cookie Dough?
Cookie Dough has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.4, 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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Related Reading
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 Cookie Dough's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.