Pick of the Litter 8004-7C is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B8A59B, LRV 40 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cozy Cover from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B8A59B · 8004-7C
Pick of the Litter
40%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Pick of the Litter in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pick of the Litter in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparPick of the Litter
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sCozy Cover
Cozy Cover
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cozy Cover
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Frontier Land
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Baby Sprout
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Moleskin
Behr
Nearly identical
Emerging Taupe
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Council Bluff Tan
PPG
Very similar
Simply Taupe
Kilz
Very similar
Driftscape Tan
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pick of the Litter
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pick of the Litter
#B8A59B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA785
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pick of the Litter
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pick of the Litter 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 Pick of the Litter.
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pick of the Litter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pick of the Litter have?
Pick of the Litter by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pick of the Litter in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pick of the Litter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pick of the Litter are Cozy Cover by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Cozy Cover by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Frontier Land by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pick of the Litter'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 Pick of the Litter?
Pick of the Litter has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.5, 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 Pick of the Litter's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.