Toasted Honey 2006-1B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #EFA861, estimated LRV 47 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blazing Autumn from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #EFA861 · 2006-1B
Toasted Honey
47%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Toasted Honey Technical Profile
HEX Code#EFA861
RGB239, 168, 97
Estimated LRV47.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Toasted Honey
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Toasted Honey
#EFA861
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CBCB67
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Toasted Honey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Toasted Honey 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 Honey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Toasted Honey have?
Toasted Honey 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 Honey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Toasted Honey are Blazing Autumn by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Arizona by Behr (a close digital match), Goldfish by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Toasted Honey'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 Honey?
Toasted Honey has a estimated lightness value of 47.2, 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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