Feline Frolic 8003-17C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DAB390, estimated LRV 49 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vanilla Crème from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #DAB390 · 8003-17C
Feline Frolic
49%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Feline Frolic Technical Profile
HEX Code#DAB390
RGB218, 179, 144
Estimated LRV49.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Feline Frolic
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Vanilla Crème
Dutch Boy
#DAB390
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Tea Cookie
Vista Paint
#DEB695
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Natural Leather
Benjamin Moore
#D7B38E
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Butterscotch Amber
Behr
#D3B090
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Bagel
Sherwin-Williams
#D7B593
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Cinnamon Frost
PPG
#D3B191
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Oakley Apricot
Dunn-Edwards
#E0B695
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Blonde Lace
Hirshfield's
#D6B194
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Summer Melon
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#E0BB9C
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Colors That Work With Feline Frolic
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Feline Frolic
#DAB390
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8B67A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Feline Frolic
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Feline Frolic 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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Feline Frolic — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Feline Frolic have?
Feline Frolic by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange 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 Feline Frolic from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Feline Frolic are Vanilla Crème by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Tea Cookie by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Natural Leather by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Feline Frolic'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 Feline Frolic?
Feline Frolic has a estimated lightness value of 49.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Feline Frolic's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.