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Gardenia
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gardenia Technical Profile
What color is Gardenia? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #D9C7AB. Colors similar to Gardenia include Dunn-Edwards Pale Beach, Hirshfield's Garden Country, Sherwin-Williams Believable Buff. Gardenia has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 59, Gardenia sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Gardenia
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Pale Beach
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Garden Country
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Believable Buff
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Almond Butter
Behr
Nearly identical
Savage Ground
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Alpaca
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Muslin Tint
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Armadillo
PPG
Nearly identical
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Gardenia from other brands?
The closest matches are Pale Beach by Dunn-Edwards (#D6C5A9), Garden Country by Hirshfield's (#D6C5A9), Believable Buff by Sherwin-Williams (#DBC7A8). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Gardenia?
Gardenia has an LRV of 58.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.