Perfection 7001-12 is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F6E5DC, LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is La Minuet from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F6E5DC · 7001-12
Perfection
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Perfection Technical Profile
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Perfection in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Perfection in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparPerfection
Nearly identical
PPGLa Minuet
La Minuet
PPG
Nearly identical
Morning Blush
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
My Sweetheart
Behr
Nearly identical
Ancient Scroll
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wink Pink
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pink Cloud
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sweet Kiss
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Intimate White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tailor Tack
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Taupe Pearls
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Perfection
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Perfection
#F6E5DC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BDB275
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Perfection
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Perfection 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 Perfection.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Perfection — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Perfection have?
Perfection 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 Perfection in your own space before committing.
What colors match Perfection from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Perfection are La Minuet by PPG (a near-identical match), Morning Blush by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), My Sweetheart by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Perfection'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 Perfection?
Perfection has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 80.8, 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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