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Dulce de Leche

75%LRV Value
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Dulce de Leche 8002-19A is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F3DDC2, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Impressive Ivory from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Dulce de Leche Technical Profile

HEX Code#F3DDC2
RGB243, 221, 194
LRV74.7
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandValspar

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Dulce de Leche in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Dulce de Leche in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparDulce de Leche
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsImpressive Ivory

Impressive Ivory

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Frosted Toffee

Behr

Nearly identical

Flower of Oahu

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Flower of Oahu

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Lace Gloves

Kilz

Nearly identical

Peachlight

PPG

Nearly identical

Pirates Cove Beach

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Angel’s Wing

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Jakarta

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Create .01

Colorhouse

Very similar

Matchstick

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Dulce de Leche

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Dulce de Leche

#F3DDC2

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#BEC270

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Dulce de Leche

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Jakarta

Complement

Fly a Kite

Dulce de Leche Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Village Lane

Pop

Sandy Peppers

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Deep Mint

Pop

Twinkle Night

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Starry Sky

Pop

Cosmic Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Dulce de Leche.

Créme Brûlée

Valspar · 2008-6C

#F6DDC1

Farm-Fresh Eggs

Valspar · 8004-10B

#EBD8CC

Orange Mist

Valspar · 2004-2C

#FCE4CA

Coconut Scent

Valspar · 3003-4C

#FCE8C4

Buttery Pink

Valspar · 2005-8C

#EFDFD0

Cosmic Cream

Valspar · 2007-2C

#FCE8C6

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

China White

Benjamin Moore · PM-20

#E7E4D9

White Beach

Dunn-Edwards · DE5371

#FFF6D9

Ivory Keys

Behr · T16-17

#F3F1E7

Mount Olive

Vista Paint · 0382

#706747

Parakeet

Sherwin-Williams · 6711

#B4B05A

Lemon Appeal

Hirshfield's · 0798

#EFE4AE

Dulce de Leche — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Dulce de Leche have?
Dulce de Leche by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dulce de Leche in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dulce de Leche from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dulce de Leche are Impressive Ivory by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Frosted Toffee by Behr (a near-identical match), Flower of Oahu by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dulce de Leche'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 Dulce de Leche?
Dulce de Leche has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.7, 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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