Ref. #FAB67F · 2007-3C
Tangerine Cream
55%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tangerine Cream Technical Profile
What color is Tangerine Cream? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #FAB67F. Colors similar to Tangerine Cream include Vista Paint Goosebill, Hirshfield's Goosebill, Dunn-Edwards Market Melon. Tangerine Cream has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 55, Tangerine Cream sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Tangerine Cream
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tangerine Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tangerine Cream
#FAB67F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D2CC60
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tangerine Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tangerine Cream 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 Tangerine Cream.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tangerine Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tangerine Cream have?
Tangerine Cream by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Tangerine Cream from other brands?
The closest matches are Goosebill by Vista Paint (#FEB97E), Goosebill by Hirshfield's (#FFBA80), Market Melon by Dunn-Edwards (#FBB377). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Tangerine Cream?
Tangerine Cream has an LRV of 55.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Tangerine Cream's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.