Tomato Bisque 2008-5C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E9AB77, LRV 48 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Squash Bisque from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E9AB77 · 2008-5C
Tomato Bisque
48%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tomato Bisque Technical Profile
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Tomato Bisque in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tomato Bisque in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparTomato Bisque
Nearly identical
BehrSquash Bisque
Squash Bisque
Behr
Nearly identical
Sun Bleached Ochre
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Colorado Dawn
PPG
Nearly identical
Desert Vista
Kilz
Nearly identical
Yucatan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Taste of Summer
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Taste of Summer
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Vesa Peach
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Soft Pumpkin
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tomato Bisque
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tomato Bisque
#E9AB77
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C5C16D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tomato Bisque
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tomato Bisque 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 Tomato Bisque.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tomato Bisque — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tomato Bisque have?
Tomato Bisque 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 Tomato Bisque in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tomato Bisque from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tomato Bisque are Squash Bisque by Behr (a near-identical match), Sun Bleached Ochre by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Colorado Dawn by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tomato Bisque'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 Tomato Bisque?
Tomato Bisque has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.8, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tomato Bisque's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.