Icing on the Cake 8001-10B is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F9CDCF, estimated LRV 68 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Kendall Rose from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #F9CDCF · 8001-10B
Icing on the Cake
68%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Icing on the Cake Technical Profile
HEX Code#F9CDCF
RGB249, 205, 207
Estimated LRV68.3
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyred
BrandValspar
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#F7CCCD
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#F7C9CB
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#F9CDCC
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#FACDD3
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#F4C9C8
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Colors That Work With Icing on the Cake
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Icing on the Cake
#F9CDCF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C99569
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Icing on the Cake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Icing on the Cake 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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Icing on the Cake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Icing on the Cake have?
Icing on the Cake by Valspar has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the red 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 Icing on the Cake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Icing on the Cake are Kendall Rose by PPG (a close digital match), Authentic Pink by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Cat's Meow by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Icing on the Cake'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 Icing on the Cake?
Icing on the Cake has a estimated lightness value of 68.3, 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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