Nougat 8003-17A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F3E4D1, estimated LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Onyx White from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #F3E4D1 · 8003-17A
Nougat
79%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Nougat Technical Profile
HEX Code#F3E4D1
RGB243, 228, 209
Estimated LRV79.1
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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Onyx White
Benjamin Moore
#F3E4D1
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Belleek
PPG
#F4E5D2
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Shortbread
Dunn-Edwards
#F5E6D3
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Eggwhite
Sherwin-Williams
#F3E5D2
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Smooth Ivory
Dutch Boy
#F1E1CD
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Ancestral
Kilz
#F4E3CF
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Senior Moment
Vista Paint
#F2E2D0
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Pastel Day
Hirshfield's
#F7E6D2
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Delicate Lace
Behr
#F3E6D5
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Dimity
Farrow & Ball
#EEE3D3
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Colors That Work With Nougat
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nougat
#F3E4D1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9BD75
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nougat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nougat 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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Nougat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nougat have?
Nougat 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 Nougat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nougat are Onyx White by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Belleek by PPG (a close digital match), Shortbread by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Nougat'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 Nougat?
Nougat has a estimated lightness value of 79.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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