Subtle Peach 2003-8C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FAE7D5, estimated LRV 82 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cafe Cream from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #FAE7D5 · 2003-8C
Subtle Peach
82%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Subtle Peach Technical Profile
HEX Code#FAE7D5
RGB250, 231, 213
Estimated LRV82.3
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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Compare alternatives to Subtle Peach
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Cafe Cream
Behr
#F9E7D5
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Warm Bread
Hirshfield's
#F9E6D3
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Poppy Crepe
Dunn-Edwards
#FBE9D8
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Flowerbed
Vista Paint
#FDE9D7
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Peach Shimmer
Dutch Boy
#F8E4D2
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Peach Cooler
Benjamin Moore
#F8E5D5
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Opaline
Kilz
#F6E4D0
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Porcelain Peach
PPG
#F2E1D1
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Corallite
Sherwin-Williams
#F0DFCD
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#FDEDD7
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Colors That Work With Subtle Peach
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Subtle Peach
#FAE7D5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C9C869
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Subtle Peach
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Subtle Peach 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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Subtle Peach — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Subtle Peach have?
Subtle Peach 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 Peach from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Subtle Peach are Cafe Cream by Behr (a close digital match), Warm Bread by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Poppy Crepe by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Subtle Peach'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 Peach?
Subtle Peach has a estimated lightness value of 82.3, 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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