Tupelo Honey 8002-21F is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CA9142, LRV 33 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Peanut Butter from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CA9142 · 8002-21F
Tupelo Honey
33%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tupelo Honey Technical Profile
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Tupelo Honey in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tupelo Honey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparTupelo Honey
Nearly identical
Benjamin MoorePeanut Butter
Peanut Butter
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pattypan Squash
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Golden Rule
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Burnt Pumpkin
Behr
Nearly identical
Chapultepec
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Italian Saffron
PPG
Nearly identical
Vintage Find
Kilz
Nearly identical
Child of the Moon
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Alameda Ochre
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wood .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tupelo Honey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tupelo Honey
#CA9142
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6BB77
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tupelo Honey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tupelo Honey 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 Tupelo Honey.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tupelo Honey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tupelo Honey have?
Tupelo Honey by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tupelo Honey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tupelo Honey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tupelo Honey are Peanut Butter by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Pattypan Squash by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Golden Rule by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tupelo 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 Tupelo Honey?
Tupelo Honey has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.2, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tupelo Honey's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.