Nougat 8003-17A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F3E4D1, 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.
Ref. #F3E4D1 · 8003-17A
Nougat
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Nougat Technical Profile
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Nougat in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Nougat in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparNougat
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreOnyx White
Onyx White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Belleek
PPG
Nearly identical
Shortbread
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Eggwhite
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Smooth Ivory
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Ancestral
Kilz
Nearly identical
Senior Moment
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pastel Day
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Delicate Lace
Behr
Nearly identical
Dimity
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nougat
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Nougat.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Nougat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nougat have?
Nougat 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 Nougat in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nougat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nougat are Onyx White by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Belleek by PPG (a near-identical match), Shortbread by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Nougat's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.