Ref. #F2E0A8 · 8002-25C
Kelsey's Curls
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Kelsey's Curls Technical Profile
What color is Kelsey's Curls? It's a light warm green with the hex code #F2E0A8. Colors similar to Kelsey's Curls include Benjamin Moore Ray of Light, Hirshfield's Gold Strand, Vista Paint Gold Strand. Kelsey's Curls has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 75, Kelsey's Curls reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Kelsey's Curls
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Ray of Light
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gold Strand
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gold Strand
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Optimistic Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Hazy Moon
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Visionary
PPG
Nearly identical
Grain .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Refreshing Tea
Behr
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Kelsey's Curls
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Kelsey's Curls
#F2E0A8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFC66C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Kelsey's Curls
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Kelsey's Curls 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Kelsey's Curls.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Kelsey's Curls — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Kelsey's Curls have?
Kelsey's Curls by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Kelsey's Curls from other brands?
The closest matches are Ray of Light by Benjamin Moore (#F1E0A6), Gold Strand by Hirshfield's (#F3DFA6), Gold Strand by Vista Paint (#F2DFA4). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Kelsey's Curls?
Kelsey's Curls has an LRV of 75.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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