Croissant 3002-4A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F8CE8C, estimated LRV 66 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Afterglow from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #F8CE8C · 3002-4A
Croissant
66%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Croissant Technical Profile
HEX Code#F8CE8C
RGB248, 206, 140
Estimated LRV66.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Afterglow
Sherwin-Williams
#F6CD8E
Close digital match
Daytime Sun
Dutch Boy
#F6CD8E
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Honey Burst
Benjamin Moore
#FDD08F
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Glaze Gold
Kilz
#FED391
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Palomino Gold
PPG
#F3CA8C
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Mango Jugoso
Behr
#FFD08D
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Hacienda Clay
Vista Paint
#F0C989
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Perky Yellow
Hirshfield's
#F2CA83
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#EEC987
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Yellow Ground
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#F2CF86
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#E9D095
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Colors That Work With Croissant
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Croissant
#F8CE8C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C3CF63
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Croissant
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Croissant 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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Croissant — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Croissant have?
Croissant by Valspar has a neutral 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 Croissant from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Croissant are Afterglow by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Daytime Sun by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Honey Burst by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Croissant'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 Croissant?
Croissant has a estimated lightness value of 66.0, 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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