El Dorado 8003-21F is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A57A3B, estimated LRV 22 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Rice from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #A57A3B · 8003-21F
El Dorado
22%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
El Dorado Technical Profile
HEX Code#A57A3B
RGB165, 122, 59
Estimated LRV22.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandValspar
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#AB7F3F
Close digital match
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#A4763C
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Colors That Work With El Dorado
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
El Dorado
#A57A3B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AB68
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for El Dorado
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
El Dorado 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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El Dorado — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does El Dorado have?
El Dorado by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the yellow 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 El Dorado from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to El Dorado are Golden Rice by Behr (a close digital match), Gallant Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Bosc Pear Tree by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting El Dorado'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 El Dorado?
El Dorado has a estimated lightness value of 22.2, 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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Why El Dorado's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.