Thistle Seed 7003-13 is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F1E8D5, LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chapel Wall from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F1E8D5 · 7003-13
Thistle Seed
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Thistle Seed in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Thistle Seed in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparThistle Seed
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sChapel Wall
Chapel Wall
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Franklin White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Twill
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rice Bowl
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Medici Ivory
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
White Tie
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Bleached Almond
Behr
Nearly identical
Creamy White
PPG
Nearly identical
Ivory Porcelain
Kilz
Nearly identical
White Linen
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Air .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
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Colors That Work With Thistle Seed
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Thistle Seed
#F1E8D5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADB87A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Thistle Seed
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Thistle Seed 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 Thistle Seed.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Thistle Seed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Thistle Seed have?
Thistle Seed 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 Thistle Seed in your own space before committing.
What colors match Thistle Seed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Thistle Seed are Chapel Wall by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Privileged by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Franklin White by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Thistle Seed'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 Thistle Seed?
Thistle Seed has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 81.2, 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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