Toasted Wheat 3001-2B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FFDD97, estimated LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet Butter from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #FFDD97 · 3001-2B
Toasted Wheat
75%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Toasted Wheat Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFDD97
RGB255, 221, 151
Estimated LRV75.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Toasted Wheat
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sweet Butter
Benjamin Moore
#FDDC95
Close digital match
Precious Nectar
Dunn-Edwards
#FFDE9C
Close digital match
Fresh Citrus
Kilz
#FAD992
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Essentially Bright
Hirshfield's
#FFDE9F
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Essentially Bright
Vista Paint
#FFDE9F
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Sunny Veranda
Sherwin-Williams
#FEDF94
Close digital match
Melted Butter
Behr
#FFDC9D
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Evening Glow
PPG
#FDD792
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Creamy Surprises
Dutch Boy
#F7D99B
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Farrow & Ball
#F2CF86
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#FAE39F
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Colors That Work With Toasted Wheat
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Toasted Wheat
#FFDD97
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C1D65C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Toasted Wheat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Toasted Wheat 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 Wheat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Toasted Wheat have?
Toasted Wheat by Valspar has a neutral 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 Wheat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Toasted Wheat are Sweet Butter by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Precious Nectar by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Fresh Citrus by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Toasted Wheat'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 Wheat?
Toasted Wheat has a estimated lightness value of 75.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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