Sweet and Sour 8002-18F is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #BB813E, LRV 27 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cut the Mustard from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BB813E · 8002-18F
Sweet and Sour
27%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sweet and Sour Technical Profile
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Sweet and Sour in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet and Sour in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSweet and Sour
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsCut the Mustard
Cut the Mustard
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Toffee Tart
Behr
Nearly identical
Burmese Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Farmhouse Ochre
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dried Mustard
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Farmhouse Ochre
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cider Toddy
PPG
Very similar
Fall Leaf
Kilz
Very similar
Wood .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Bar of Gold
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet and Sour
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet and Sour
#BB813E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3B676
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet and Sour
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet and Sour 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 and Sour.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sweet and Sour — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet and Sour have?
Sweet and Sour by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sweet and Sour in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet and Sour from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet and Sour are Cut the Mustard by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Toffee Tart by Behr (a near-identical match), Burmese Gold by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sweet and Sour'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 and Sour?
Sweet and Sour has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sweet and Sour's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.