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Ref. #E7B98B · 3002-6A

Fragrant Coriander

54%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Fragrant Coriander 3002-6A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E7B98B, LRV 54 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Persian Melon from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Fragrant Coriander Technical Profile

HEX Code#E7B98B
RGB231, 185, 139
LRV53.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandValspar

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Fragrant Coriander in Every Brand

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

ValsparFragrant Coriander
Nearly identical
Benjamin MoorePersian Melon

Persian Melon

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Gold Vessel

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Peachwood

PPG

Nearly identical

Antiquarian Brass

Kilz

Nearly identical

Apple Turnover

Behr

Nearly identical

Crisp Ecru

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Bread Pudding

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Mom's Apple Pie

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Friar Tuck

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Grain .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

Sudbury Yellow

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Fragrant Coriander

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Fragrant Coriander

#E7B98B

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#C1C171

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Fragrant Coriander

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Fragrant Coriander

Complement

Romantic Isle

Fragrant Coriander Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Village Lane

Pop

Sandy Peppers

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Brown Cherry

Pop

Greenway

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Starry Sky

Pop

Blue Burst

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Fragrant Coriander.

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#F1BB8C

Cloudy Sunset

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Caramel Sugar

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#F1BA91

Spun Gold

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#EBB880

Harpswell Green

Valspar · 3007-5C

#DDBF85

More orange colors from other brands

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

Wild Rice

PPG · 1072-3

#D5BFB4

Sand Dollar

Benjamin Moore · 877

#F1ECE5

Chestnut Bisque

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#BE9A89

Golden Lake

Vista Paint · 0316

#D6C6A0

Taj Mahal

Behr · M300-2

#F4E2BC

Earthy Cane

PPG · 1103-4

#C5B28B

Fragrant Coriander — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Fragrant Coriander have?
Fragrant Coriander 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 Fragrant Coriander in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fragrant Coriander from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fragrant Coriander are Persian Melon by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Gold Vessel by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Peachwood by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fragrant Coriander'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 Fragrant Coriander?
Fragrant Coriander has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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