Sweet Almond 2005-2C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FAE7CC, estimated LRV 82 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mineral Glow from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #FAE7CC · 2005-2C
Sweet Almond
82%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sweet Almond Technical Profile
HEX Code#FAE7CC
RGB250, 231, 204
Estimated LRV81.8
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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#FAE6CA
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City of Diamonds
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Lion Yellow
Benjamin Moore
#FBE9CF
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Spanish Lace
Behr
#FCE8CA
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Magnolia Spray
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#F6E6CB
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Gardenia
Sherwin-Williams
#F3E2C9
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Colors That Work With Sweet Almond
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Almond
#FAE7CC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C3CB67
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Almond
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Almond 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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Sweet Almond — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Almond have?
Sweet Almond 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 Sweet Almond from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Almond are Mineral Glow by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Quiet Splendor by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), City of Diamonds by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sweet Almond'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 Sweet Almond?
Sweet Almond has a estimated lightness value of 81.8, 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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