Ref. #A57A3B · 8003-21F
El Dorado
22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
El Dorado Technical Profile
What color is El Dorado? It's a deep warm yellow with the hex code #A57A3B. Colors similar to El Dorado include Behr Golden Rice, Sherwin-Williams Gallant Gold, Benjamin Moore Corduroy. El Dorado has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 22, El Dorado creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs El Dorado reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to El Dorado
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match El Dorado from other brands?
The closest matches are Golden Rice by Behr (#AB7F3F), Gallant Gold by Sherwin-Williams (#A4763C), Corduroy by Benjamin Moore (#A17B36). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of El Dorado?
El Dorado has an LRV of 22.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.