Feline Frolic 8003-17C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DAB390, 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.
Ref. #DAB390 · 8003-17C
Feline Frolic
49%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Feline Frolic Technical Profile
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Feline Frolic in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Feline Frolic in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparFeline Frolic
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyVanilla Crème
Vanilla Crème
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Tea Cookie
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Natural Leather
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Amber
Behr
Nearly identical
Bagel
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cinnamon Frost
PPG
Nearly identical
Oakley Apricot
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Blonde Lace
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Summer Melon
Kilz
Very similar
Templeton Pink
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Feline Frolic
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Feline Frolic.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Feline Frolic in your own space before committing.
What colors match Feline Frolic from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Feline Frolic are Vanilla Crème by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Tea Cookie by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Natural Leather by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Feline Frolic's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.