Toasted Apricot 2006-3B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E38F66, LRV 37 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Flamingo Orange from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E38F66 · 2006-3B
Toasted Apricot
37%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Toasted Apricot Technical Profile
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Toasted Apricot in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Toasted Apricot in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparToasted Apricot
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreFlamingo Orange
Flamingo Orange
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sunset
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Canyon Stone
PPG
Nearly identical
Roasted Seeds
Behr
Nearly identical
La Terra
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Heat of Summer
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Trumpet Flower
Vista Paint
Very similar
Spiced Orange
Kilz
Very similar
Exotic Melon
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Toasted Apricot
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Toasted Apricot
#E38F66
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C3B56F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Toasted Apricot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Toasted Apricot 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 Toasted Apricot.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Toasted Apricot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Toasted Apricot have?
Toasted Apricot by Valspar has a warm (golden) 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 Toasted Apricot in your own space before committing.
What colors match Toasted Apricot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Toasted Apricot are Flamingo Orange by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Golden Cherry by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sunset by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Toasted Apricot'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 Toasted Apricot?
Toasted Apricot has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Toasted Apricot's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.