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Elitist

80%LRV Value
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Elitist 7002-23 is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F7E4CB, LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Butterfly Kisses from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Elitist Technical Profile

HEX Code#F7E4CB
RGB247, 228, 203
LRV79.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandValspar

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Elitist in Every Brand

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

ValsparElitist
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreButterfly Kisses

Butterfly Kisses

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Taffy Pull Cream

PPG

Nearly identical

Oat Flour

Behr

Nearly identical

City of Diamonds

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Julesberg

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Gardenia

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Papyrus Roll

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Quiet Splendor

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Ancestral

Kilz

Nearly identical

Tallow

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Create .01

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Elitist

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Elitist

#F7E4CB

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#C0C66C

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Elitist

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Butterfly Kisses

Complement

Sea Breeze

Elitist Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Frontier Paradise

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 Elitist.

Orange Mist

Valspar · 2004-2C

#FCE4CA

Sweet Sand

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#F3E4D0

Cosmic Cream

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Coconut Scent

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Buttery Pink

Valspar · 2005-8C

#EFDFD0

Oyster Bisque

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#F5ECC3

More orange colors from other brands

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

Birdseye Maple

Sherwin-Williams · 2834

#E4C495

Sicilian Villa

Dunn-Edwards · DE5241

#FCC792

Orange Froth

Benjamin Moore · 151

#FFDAA0

Sweet Butter

Benjamin Moore · 171

#FDDC95

Atrium White

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#F2EFE8

Coastal Cottage

Benjamin Moore · 1164

#E8D2C3

Elitist — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Elitist have?
Elitist by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Elitist in your own space before committing.
What colors match Elitist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Elitist are Butterfly Kisses by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Taffy Pull Cream by PPG (a near-identical match), Old Fashioned Peach by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Elitist'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 Elitist?
Elitist has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.6, 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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