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Ref. #EFA861 · 2006-1B

Toasted Honey

47%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Toasted Honey 2006-1B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #EFA861, 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.

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Toasted Honey Technical Profile

HEX Code#EFA861
RGB239, 168, 97
LRV47.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandValspar

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Toasted Honey in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Toasted Honey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparToasted Honey
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBlazing Autumn

Blazing Autumn

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Arizona

Behr

Nearly identical

Goldfish

PPG

Nearly identical

Orange Appeal

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Summer Day

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Freshly Squeezed

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Taste of Summer

Vista Paint

Very similar

Taste of Summer

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Squeaky Toy

Kilz

Very similar

Pastel Yellow

RAL

Very similar

Sprout .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Toasted Honey

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Toasted Honey

#EFA861

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#CBCB67

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Summer Day

Complement

Purple Hyacinth

Toasted Honey Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Village Lane

Pop

Sandy Peppers

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Brown Cherry

Pop

Greenway

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Starry Sky

Pop

Blue Burst

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Toasted Honey.

Brushed Orange

Valspar · 2007-3B

#F29C5E

Toasted Coffee

Valspar · 2008-3B

#E5A060

Pirate's Treasure

Valspar · 3006-5B

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Caramel Honey

Valspar · 3003-3B

#E3AB57

Afternoon Tea

Valspar · 3002-3B

#F4B65B

Pumpkin Burst

Valspar · 2005-1B

#F89E57

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Sweet Sue

Hirshfield's · 1003

#D8AA86

Budding Peach

PPG · 1198-2

#F3D4BF

Crewelwork Ivory

PPG · 30YY 74/121

#EDDFCB

Something Sweet

Kilz · LC200-02

#F6C9A1

Beachcombing

Dunn-Edwards · DET494

#E4C683

Mac N Cheese

Hirshfield's · 0954

#FFBF2B

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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Toasted Honey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Toasted Honey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Toasted Honey are Blazing Autumn by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Arizona by Behr (a near-identical match), Goldfish by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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