Pale Cordovan 3010-7 is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A06D4E, estimated 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.
Valspar · #A06D4E · 3010-7
Pale Cordovan
19%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pale Cordovan Technical Profile
HEX Code#A06D4E
RGB160, 109, 78
Estimated LRV19.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Pale Cordovan
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Pale Cordovan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Cordovan are Brown Eyes by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Marmelo by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Ranch Home by Kilz (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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