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Ref. #E9AB77 · 2008-5C

Tomato Bisque

48%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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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.

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Tomato Bisque Technical Profile

HEX Code#E9AB77
RGB233, 171, 119
LRV47.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandValspar

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Butterscotch Sundae

Complement

Costa Rica Blue

Tomato Bisque 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 Tomato Bisque.

Butterscotch Sundae

Valspar · 2008-3C

#E9A871

Buttered Hazelnut

Valspar · 3001-3C

#ECB276

Brioche

Valspar · 3001-5B

#E7A870

Honey Tea

Valspar · 2008-4A

#EEB47A

Warm Cider

Valspar · 2003-1C

#F4AE80

Frankincense

Valspar · 3002-5C

#DAA977

More orange colors from other brands

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

Quiet Veranda

Behr · 350F-4

#EDD6A5

Apple Turnover

Behr · M250-3

#EBBF91

Creased Khaki

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Extreme Yellow

Behr · P260-7

#FFAE10

Mango Madness

Hirshfield's · 0968

#FFB268

Kitsilano Beach

Benjamin Moore · CC-278

#EBD3B2

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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