Smoked Paprika 8002-12G is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #7F3D29, estimated LRV 8 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rustique from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #7F3D29 · 8002-12G
Smoked Paprika
8%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Smoked Paprika Technical Profile
HEX Code#7F3D29
RGB127, 61, 41
Estimated LRV8.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Rustique
Benjamin Moore
#7D3F2F
Close digital match
Monterey Chestnut
Vista Paint
#7A3F2F
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Pearl Copper
RAL
#763C28
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Roycroft Copper Red
Sherwin-Williams
#7B3728
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#8D422F
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Hirshfield's
#7D4235
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Behr
#74412D
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Kilz
#843D34
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#894C3B
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#7C2A1C
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Smoked Paprika
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smoked Paprika
#7F3D29
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8F7D4C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smoked Paprika
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smoked Paprika 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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Smoked Paprika — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smoked Paprika have?
Smoked Paprika by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange 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 Smoked Paprika from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smoked Paprika are Rustique by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Monterey Chestnut by Vista Paint (a very close match), Pearl Copper by RAL (a very close match) — the best options for getting Smoked Paprika'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 Smoked Paprika?
Smoked Paprika has a estimated lightness value of 8.0, 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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