Ref. #E8C7B4 · 8003-12C
Misty Loch
61%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Misty Loch Technical Profile
What color is Misty Loch? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #E8C7B4. Colors similar to Misty Loch include Benjamin Moore Careless Whispers, Hirshfield's Woodstock Rose, Dunn-Edwards Galveston Tan. Misty Loch has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 61, Misty Loch sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Misty Loch
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Careless Whispers
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Woodstock Rose
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Galveston Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Scotchtone
PPG
Nearly identical
Weekend Retreat
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cockleshell
Behr
Nearly identical
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Rosetaupe Met.
MPC
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Misty Loch
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Misty Loch
#E8C7B4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9B179
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Misty Loch
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Misty Loch 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 Misty Loch.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Misty Loch — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Misty Loch have?
Misty Loch by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Misty Loch from other brands?
The closest matches are Careless Whispers by Benjamin Moore (#E9C7B1), Woodstock Rose by Hirshfield's (#E9CAB6), Galveston Tan by Dunn-Edwards (#E8C8B8). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Misty Loch?
Misty Loch has an LRV of 61.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Misty Loch's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.