Gardenia 3005-10B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D9C7AB, LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is New Khaki from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D9C7AB · 3005-10B
Gardenia
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gardenia Technical Profile
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Gardenia in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gardenia in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparGardenia
Nearly identical
BehrNew Khaki
New Khaki
Behr
Nearly identical
Garden Country
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pale Beach
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Shorebird
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Believable Buff
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Whispering Wheat
PPG
Nearly identical
Alpaca
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Muslin Tint
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
String
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Eggnog Latte
Kilz
Very similar
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gardenia
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gardenia
#D9C7AB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABB082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gardenia
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gardenia 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 Gardenia.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gardenia — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gardenia have?
Gardenia 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 Gardenia in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gardenia from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gardenia are New Khaki by Behr (a near-identical match), Garden Country by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Pale Beach by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gardenia'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 Gardenia?
Gardenia has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.5, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gardenia's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.