Subtle Blush 3002-8C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F2E3D0, estimated LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Onyx White from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #F2E3D0 · 3002-8C
Subtle Blush
78%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Subtle Blush Technical Profile
HEX Code#F2E3D0
RGB242, 227, 208
Estimated LRV78.4
UndertoneNeutral
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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#F5E6D3
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Ancestral
Kilz
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Pastel Day
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#F7E6D2
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So Much Fawn
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#F1E0CB
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Dimity
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Colors That Work With Subtle Blush
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Subtle Blush
#F2E3D0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8BC76
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Subtle Blush
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Subtle Blush Room Palettes
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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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Subtle Blush — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Subtle Blush have?
Subtle Blush by Valspar has a neutral 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 Subtle Blush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Subtle Blush are Onyx White by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), French Manicure by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Belleek by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Subtle Blush'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 Subtle Blush?
Subtle Blush has a estimated lightness value of 78.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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