Mad About Maddie 8002-9C is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #EFAEA7, 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.
Ref. #EFAEA7 · 8002-9C
Mad About Maddie
51%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Mad About Maddie Technical Profile
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Mad About Maddie in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mad About Maddie in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparMad About Maddie
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyReef Coral
Reef Coral
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Youthful Coral
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Lusty Orange
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Coral Myth
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lusty Orange
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Soft Salmon
PPG
Nearly identical
Mesa Rose
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sunset Drive
Behr
Very similar
Pink Paradise
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Nancy's Blushes
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Light Pink
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mad About Maddie
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Mad About Maddie.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mad About Maddie in your own space before committing.
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 near-identical match), Youthful Coral by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Lusty Orange by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Mad About Maddie's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.