Mad About Maddie 8002-9C is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #EFAEA7, estimated LRV 51 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Reef Coral from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #EFAEA7 · 8002-9C
Mad About Maddie
51%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Mad About Maddie Technical Profile
HEX Code#EFAEA7
RGB239, 174, 167
Estimated LRV51.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Mad About Maddie
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mad About Maddie
#EFAEA7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C3A16F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mad About Maddie
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mad About Maddie 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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Mad About Maddie — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mad About Maddie have?
Mad About Maddie by Valspar has a warm (golden) 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 Mad About Maddie from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mad About Maddie are Reef Coral by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Youthful Coral by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Lusty Orange by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Mad About Maddie'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 Mad About Maddie?
Mad About Maddie has a estimated lightness value of 51.4, 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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