El Dorado 8003-21F is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A57A3B, 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.
Ref. #A57A3B · 8003-21F
El Dorado
22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
El Dorado Technical Profile
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El Dorado in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to El Dorado in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparEl Dorado
Nearly identical
BehrGolden Rice
Golden Rice
Behr
Nearly identical
Gallant Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bosc Pear Tree
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Corduroy
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Driftwood
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Look At Me
PPG
Very similar
Unforgettably Gold
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Waxen Moon
Vista Paint
Very similar
Fall Leaf
Kilz
Very similar
Grain .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Honey Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With El Dorado
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to El Dorado.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample El Dorado in your own space before committing.
What colors match El Dorado from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to El Dorado are Golden Rice by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why El Dorado's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.