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Ref. #E38F66 · 2006-3B

Toasted Apricot

37%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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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.

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Toasted Apricot Technical Profile

HEX Code#E38F66
RGB227, 143, 102
LRV36.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandValspar

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Canyon Stone

Complement

BFF Blue

Toasted Apricot Room Palettes

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

Walls

Warm Fog

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Village Lane

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Lilac Lane

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Brown Cherry

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Napa Dawn

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Elegant Silk

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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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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