Praline Cake 3004-7A is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A4794D, 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.
Ref. #A4794D · 3004-7A
Praline Cake
22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Praline Cake Technical Profile
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Praline Cake in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Praline Cake in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparPraline Cake
Nearly identical
BehrButter Caramel
Butter Caramel
Behr
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Mousse
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Burnt Butter
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Crazy Horse
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Graham Cracker
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Caramelized Pecan
PPG
Nearly identical
Smokey Topaz
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Chicken Coop
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Brown Bag
Kilz
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Praline Cake
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Praline Cake.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Praline Cake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Praline Cake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Praline Cake are Butter Caramel by Behr (a near-identical match), Butterscotch Mousse by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Burnt Butter by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Praline Cake's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.