Monarch Wing 2008-1A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F99F3B, estimated LRV 45 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Carotene from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #F99F3B · 2008-1A
Monarch Wing
45%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Monarch Wing Technical Profile
HEX Code#F99F3B
RGB249, 159, 59
Estimated LRV45.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Monarch Wing
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Monarch Wing
#F99F3B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D0D35F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Monarch Wing
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Monarch Wing 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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Monarch Wing — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Monarch Wing have?
Monarch Wing by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange 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 Monarch Wing from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Monarch Wing are Carotene by PPG (a close digital match), Osage Orange by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Tangelo by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Monarch Wing'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 Monarch Wing?
Monarch Wing has a estimated lightness value of 45.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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