Dark Palomino 2011-2 is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C2653D, estimated LRV 21 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Clay Pot from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #C2653D · 2011-2
Dark Palomino
21%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Dark Palomino Technical Profile
HEX Code#C2653D
RGB194, 101, 61
Estimated LRV21.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Dark Palomino
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dark Palomino
#C2653D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9AC79
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dark Palomino
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dark Palomino 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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Dark Palomino — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dark Palomino have?
Dark Palomino 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 Dark Palomino from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark Palomino are Clay Pot by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Chivalry Copper by Behr (a close digital match), Robust Orange by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dark Palomino'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 Dark Palomino?
Dark Palomino has a estimated lightness value of 21.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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