Pale Cordovan 3010-7 is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A06D4E, LRV 19 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brown Eyes from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A06D4E · 3010-7
Pale Cordovan
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pale Cordovan Technical Profile
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Pale Cordovan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Cordovan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparPale Cordovan
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBrown Eyes
Brown Eyes
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Ranch Home
Kilz
Nearly identical
Foxfire Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Sorrel Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Brandywine
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Terrific Tan
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dodge Pole
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Penny
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Solar Fire
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Orange Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Cordovan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Cordovan
#A06D4E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7A27A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Cordovan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Cordovan 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 Pale Cordovan.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pale Cordovan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Cordovan have?
Pale Cordovan by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pale Cordovan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Cordovan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Cordovan are Brown Eyes by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Marmelo by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Ranch Home by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pale Cordovan'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 Pale Cordovan?
Pale Cordovan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pale Cordovan's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.