Holmes Cream 3004-10B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DDC9AE, estimated LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cameo Role from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #DDC9AE · 3004-10B
Holmes Cream
60%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Holmes Cream Technical Profile
HEX Code#DDC9AE
RGB221, 201, 174
Estimated LRV60.2
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 Familyorange
BrandValspar
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#DDCAAF
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#DECAAD
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#DCC7AD
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#E0CDB1
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#E0CBB2
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#DBC5A7
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Muslin Tint
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#DECCAF
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#DBC7A8
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Colors That Work With Holmes Cream
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Holmes Cream
#DDC9AE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEB280
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Holmes Cream
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Holmes Cream 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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Holmes Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Holmes Cream have?
Holmes Cream by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Holmes Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Holmes Cream are Cameo Role by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Alpaca by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Yosemite by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Holmes Cream'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 Holmes Cream?
Holmes Cream has a estimated lightness value of 60.2, 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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