Creamy Oat 3002-2C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FDEBC2, LRV 84 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cream Yellow from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FDEBC2 · 3002-2C
Creamy Oat
84%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Creamy Oat Technical Profile
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Creamy Oat in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Creamy Oat in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparCreamy Oat
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCream Yellow
Cream Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sheepskin
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Papaya Sorbet
Behr
Nearly identical
Holy Grail
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Creamy Custard
PPG
Nearly identical
Lemon Bubble
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Crescent Moon
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lemon Chiffon
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
White Whimsy
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Grain .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Creamy Oat
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Creamy Oat
#FDEBC2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BCD260
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Creamy Oat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Creamy Oat 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 Creamy Oat.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Creamy Oat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Creamy Oat have?
Creamy Oat 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 Creamy Oat in your own space before committing.
What colors match Creamy Oat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Creamy Oat are Cream Yellow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sheepskin by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Papaya Sorbet by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Creamy Oat'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 Creamy Oat?
Creamy Oat has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 84.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Creamy Oat's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.