Pick of the Litter 8004-7C is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B8A59B, estimated 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.
Valspar · #B8A59B · 8004-7C
Pick of the Litter
40%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pick of the Litter Technical Profile
HEX Code#B8A59B
RGB184, 165, 155
Estimated LRV39.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Pick of the Litter
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Cozy Cover by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Frontier Land by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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