New Penny 3001-8B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DECAB8, estimated LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Arabian Sands from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #DECAB8 · 3001-8B
New Penny
61%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
New Penny Technical Profile
HEX Code#DECAB8
RGB222, 202, 184
Estimated LRV61.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to New Penny
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Arabian Sands
Behr
#DDC9B8
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Cocoa Cream
PPG
#DBC8B6
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Playa Arenosa
Sherwin-Williams
#DCC7B3
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Wine Cork
Dutch Boy
#DAC8B8
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Floppy Hat
Kilz
#E0C9B6
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Practical Tan
Dunn-Edwards
#E1CBB6
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White Oaks
Benjamin Moore
#E0CEBC
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Ivory Ridge
Hirshfield's
#D9C9B8
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Heritage Hills
Vista Paint
#DCC7B1
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Scallop
Farrow & Ball
#D9C8BA
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Colors That Work With New Penny
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
New Penny
#DECAB8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFAE83
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for New Penny
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
New Penny 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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New Penny — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does New Penny have?
New Penny by Valspar has a neutral 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 New Penny from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to New Penny are Arabian Sands by Behr (a close digital match), Cocoa Cream by PPG (a close digital match), Loft Light by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting New Penny'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 New Penny?
New Penny has a estimated lightness value of 61.2, 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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