Gentle Fawn 8003-21B is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E9D1B0, estimated LRV 66 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mohave Desert from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #E9D1B0 · 8003-21B
Gentle Fawn
66%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Gentle Fawn Technical Profile
HEX Code#E9D1B0
RGB233, 209, 176
Estimated LRV66.1
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familyyellow
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Gentle Fawn
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Mohave Desert
Benjamin Moore
#E9D1AF
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Sherwin-Williams
#ECD3B3
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Frozen Custard
Hirshfield's
#EAD0AC
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Eggnog Latte
Kilz
#E6CDAB
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Bee Pollen
Dutch Boy
#EED5B4
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Chaparral
Dunn-Edwards
#E5D0B0
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White Bean Hummus
Behr
#EBD5B6
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Frozen Custard
Vista Paint
#EAD0AB
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Sugared Pears
PPG
#EBD5B7
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#DDCDAE
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Colors That Work With Gentle Fawn
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gentle Fawn
#E9D1B0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6BC76
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gentle Fawn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gentle Fawn 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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Gentle Fawn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gentle Fawn have?
Gentle Fawn by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Gentle Fawn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gentle Fawn are Mohave Desert by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Chamois by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Kitsilano Beach by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Gentle Fawn'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 Gentle Fawn?
Gentle Fawn has a estimated lightness value of 66.1, 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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