Ref. #EBC995 · 3004-6A
Delightful Moon
62%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Delightful Moon Technical Profile
What color is Delightful Moon? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #EBC995. Colors similar to Delightful Moon include Hirshfield's Knightley Straw, Behr Filtered Moon, MPC Taos Sand Beige. Delightful Moon has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 62, Delightful Moon sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Delightful Moon
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Knightley Straw
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Filtered Moon
Behr
Nearly identical
Taos Sand Beige
MPC
Nearly identical
Ambitious Amber
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Venice Square
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Banana Shake
Kilz
Nearly identical
Maple
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Toasted Beige
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Delightful Moon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Delightful Moon
#EBC995
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BAC36F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Delightful Moon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Delightful Moon 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 Delightful Moon.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Delightful Moon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Delightful Moon have?
Delightful Moon by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Delightful Moon from other brands?
The closest matches are Knightley Straw by Hirshfield's (#EDCC99), Filtered Moon by Behr (#EECC96), Taos Sand Beige by MPC (#EACB98). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Delightful Moon?
Delightful Moon has an LRV of 61.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Delightful Moon's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.