Ref. #ECE0D5 · 2001-10C
Santa Fe Spirit
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Santa Fe Spirit Technical Profile
What color is Santa Fe Spirit? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #ECE0D5. Colors similar to Santa Fe Spirit include Benjamin Moore Bride to Be, PPG Butter Icing, Behr Creme Fraiche. Santa Fe Spirit has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 76, Santa Fe Spirit reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Santa Fe Spirit
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Bride to Be
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Butter Icing
PPG
Nearly identical
Creme Fraiche
Behr
Nearly identical
Merlins Beard
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Linen White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Reliable White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Merlins Beard
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Champagne White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Santa Fe Spirit
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Santa Fe Spirit
#ECE0D5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0AF82
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Santa Fe Spirit
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Santa Fe Spirit 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 Santa Fe Spirit.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Santa Fe Spirit — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Santa Fe Spirit have?
Santa Fe Spirit by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Santa Fe Spirit from other brands?
The closest matches are Bride to Be by Benjamin Moore (#E9DDD2), Butter Icing by PPG (#EFE3D9), Creme Fraiche by Behr (#ECE0D3). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Santa Fe Spirit?
Santa Fe Spirit has an LRV of 75.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Santa Fe Spirit's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.