New Penny 3001-8B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DECAB8, 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.
Ref. #DECAB8 · 3001-8B
New Penny
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
New Penny Technical Profile
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New Penny in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to New Penny in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparNew Penny
Nearly identical
BehrArabian Sands
Arabian Sands
Behr
Nearly identical
Cocoa Cream
PPG
Nearly identical
Playa Arenosa
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wine Cork
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Floppy Hat
Kilz
Nearly identical
Practical Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
White Oaks
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ivory Ridge
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Heritage Hills
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Scallop
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With New Penny
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to New Penny.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample New Penny in your own space before committing.
What colors match New Penny from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to New Penny are Arabian Sands by Behr (a near-identical match), Cocoa Cream by PPG (a near-identical match), Loft Light by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why New Penny's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.