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Ref. #A27A48 · 8003-20F

Teak

22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Teak 8003-20F is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A27A48, LRV 22 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Caramelized Pecan from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Teak Technical Profile

HEX Code#A27A48
RGB162, 122, 72
LRV22.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyyellow
BrandValspar

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Teak in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Teak in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparTeak
Nearly identical
PPGCaramelized Pecan

Caramelized Pecan

PPG

Nearly identical

Driftwood

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Circus Peanut

Behr

Nearly identical

Graham Cracker

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Crazy Horse

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Gallant Gold

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Bosc Pear Tree

Dutch Boy

Very similar

English Bartlett

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Apple Butter

Kilz

Very similar

Marmelo

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Clay .03

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Brown Beige

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Teak

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Teak

#A27A48

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A6A875

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Teak

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Crazy Horse

Complement

Sapphire Waters

Teak Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

White Pepper

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Caramel Cream

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Quiet Mint

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Bravo!

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Woodland Wildflower

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pat-a-Pep

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Teak.

Praline Cake

Valspar · 3004-7A

#A4794D

El Dorado

Valspar · 8003-21F

#A57A3B

Vintage Lincoln

Valspar · 8002-19G

#AC783F

Pale Cordovan

Valspar · 3010-7

#A06D4E

Chestnut Beach

Valspar · 3002-7A

#9C7253

Haute Hickory

Valspar · 8004-17F

#9C7A56

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Terra Verde

Vista Paint · 7822

#BFB95C

Goldfield

Benjamin Moore · 292

#EBD281

Peter Pan

Hirshfield's · 0786

#A5A966

Gentle Yellow

Dunn-Edwards · DE5421

#FFF5BE

Joyful

PPG · 1107-2

#F6EEC0

Ray of Light

Hirshfield's · 0827

#FDF2C0

Teak — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Teak have?
Teak 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 Teak in your own space before committing.
What colors match Teak from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Teak are Caramelized Pecan by PPG (a near-identical match), Driftwood by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Crackled Leather by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Teak'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 Teak?
Teak has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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