Opaque Cocoa 2002-10A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B39385, LRV 32 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pavilion Tan from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B39385 · 2002-10A
Opaque Cocoa
32%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Opaque Cocoa Technical Profile
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Opaque Cocoa in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Opaque Cocoa in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparOpaque Cocoa
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sPavilion Tan
Pavilion Tan
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pavilion Tan
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Caramel Cream
Behr
Nearly identical
Dusty Bronze
Kilz
Nearly identical
Redend Point
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Davenport
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Baywood Brown
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Caramelized
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Woodruff Beige
PPG
Very similar
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Opaque Cocoa
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Opaque Cocoa
#B39385
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA585
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Opaque Cocoa
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Opaque Cocoa 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 Opaque Cocoa.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Opaque Cocoa — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Opaque Cocoa have?
Opaque Cocoa by Valspar has a warm (golden) 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 Opaque Cocoa in your own space before committing.
What colors match Opaque Cocoa from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Opaque Cocoa are Pavilion Tan by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Pavilion Tan by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Caramel Cream by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Opaque Cocoa'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 Opaque Cocoa?
Opaque Cocoa has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Opaque Cocoa's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.