Sweet Almond 2005-2C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FAE7CC, 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.
Ref. #FAE7CC · 2005-2C
Sweet Almond
82%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sweet Almond Technical Profile
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Sweet Almond in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Almond in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSweet Almond
Nearly identical
Vista PaintMineral Glow
Mineral Glow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Quiet Splendor
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
City of Diamonds
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lion Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Spanish Lace
Behr
Nearly identical
Magnolia Spray
PPG
Nearly identical
Gardenia
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Papyrus Roll
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Walnut Cream
Kilz
Nearly identical
Create .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Tallow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Almond
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Sweet Almond.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sweet Almond in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Almond from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Almond are Mineral Glow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Quiet Splendor by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), City of Diamonds by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Sweet Almond's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.