Toasted Apricot 2006-3B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E38F66, estimated 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.
Valspar · #E38F66 · 2006-3B
Toasted Apricot
37%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Toasted Apricot Technical Profile
HEX Code#E38F66
RGB227, 143, 102
Estimated LRV36.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Toasted Apricot
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Toasted Apricot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Toasted Apricot are Flamingo Orange by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Golden Cherry by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Sunset by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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