Toasted Wheat 3001-2B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FFDD97, 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.
Ref. #FFDD97 · 3001-2B
Toasted Wheat
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Toasted Wheat Technical Profile
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Toasted Wheat in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Toasted Wheat in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparToasted Wheat
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSweet Butter
Sweet Butter
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Precious Nectar
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fresh Citrus
Kilz
Nearly identical
Essentially Bright
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Essentially Bright
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sunny Veranda
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Melted Butter
Behr
Nearly identical
Evening Glow
PPG
Nearly identical
Creamy Surprises
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Toasted Wheat
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Toasted Wheat.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Toasted Wheat in your own space before committing.
What colors match Toasted Wheat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Toasted Wheat are Sweet Butter by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Precious Nectar by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Fresh Citrus by Kilz (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Toasted Wheat's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.