Hemingway 7005-8 is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #EAE8D4, estimated LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ancient Ivory from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #EAE8D4 · 7005-8
Hemingway
80%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Hemingway Technical Profile
HEX Code#EAE8D4
RGB234, 232, 212
Estimated LRV80.0
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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Ancient Ivory
Behr
#EBE9D4
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Queen Anne's Lace
Sherwin-Williams
#ECEAD5
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Sun Hat
Dutch Boy
#ECEAD5
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Olivetint
Benjamin Moore
#ECEBD7
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Green Tea
Dunn-Edwards
#E8E8D4
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Hidden Paradise
Hirshfield's
#ECEBD5
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White Smoke
PPG
#E8E8D7
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Windswept Sails
Vista Paint
#F0EDDA
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Imagine .04
Colorhouse
#F0EDDB
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James White
Farrow & Ball
#EDE9D8
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Shea Butter
Kilz
#EAE5D3
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Grey White
RAL
#E7EBDA
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Colors That Work With Hemingway
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hemingway
#EAE8D4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9DAE84
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hemingway
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hemingway 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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Hemingway — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hemingway have?
Hemingway 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 Hemingway from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hemingway are Ancient Ivory by Behr (a close digital match), Queen Anne's Lace by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Sun Hat by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Hemingway'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 Hemingway?
Hemingway has a estimated lightness value of 80.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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