Misty Loch 8003-12C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E8C7B4, LRV 61 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Careless Whispers from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E8C7B4 · 8003-12C
Misty Loch
61%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Misty Loch Technical Profile
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Misty Loch in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Misty Loch in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparMisty Loch
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCareless Whispers
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
Old Oak Trail
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cockleshell
Behr
Nearly identical
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Gossamer Peach
Kilz
Very similar
Aristocrat Peach
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Misty Loch in your own space before committing.
What colors match Misty Loch from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Misty Loch are Careless Whispers by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Woodstock Rose by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Galveston Tan by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Misty Loch'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 Misty Loch?
Misty Loch has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.3, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.