Praline Cake 3004-7A is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A4794D, estimated LRV 22 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Butter Caramel from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #A4794D · 3004-7A
Praline Cake
22%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Praline Cake Technical Profile
HEX Code#A4794D
RGB164, 121, 77
Estimated LRV22.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Praline Cake
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Praline Cake
#A4794D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AA7A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Praline Cake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Praline Cake 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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Praline Cake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Praline Cake have?
Praline Cake 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 Praline Cake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Praline Cake are Butter Caramel by Behr (a close digital match), Butterscotch Mousse by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Burnt Butter by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Praline Cake'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 Praline Cake?
Praline Cake has a estimated lightness value of 22.1, 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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