Homeward Bound 8002-18C is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E9C091, estimated LRV 57 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hubbard Squash from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #E9C091 · 8002-18C
Homeward Bound
57%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Homeward Bound Technical Profile
HEX Code#E9C091
RGB233, 192, 145
Estimated LRV57.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandValspar
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#E9BF8C
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Colors That Work With Homeward Bound
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Homeward Bound
#E9C091
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BFC270
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Homeward Bound
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Homeward Bound Room Palettes
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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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Homeward Bound — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Homeward Bound have?
Homeward Bound by Valspar has a warm (golden) 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 Homeward Bound from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Homeward Bound are Hubbard Squash by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Apple Turnover by Behr (a close digital match), Dreamy Gold by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Homeward Bound'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 Homeward Bound?
Homeward Bound has a estimated lightness value of 57.1, 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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