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Ref. #DE9E85 · 8002-12C

Venetian Plaster

42%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Venetian Plaster 8002-12C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DE9E85, LRV 42 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Buttered Salmon from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Venetian Plaster Technical Profile

HEX Code#DE9E85
RGB222, 158, 133
LRV41.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandValspar

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Venetian Plaster in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Venetian Plaster in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparVenetian Plaster
Nearly identical
PPGButtered Salmon

Buttered Salmon

PPG

Nearly identical

Farmer's Market

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Sweet Papaya

Kilz

Nearly identical

Copperfield

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Persimmon

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Dazzle And Delight

Behr

Very similar

Native Copper

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Naperon

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Aloha Sunset

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Trumpet Flower

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Beige Red

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Venetian Plaster

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Venetian Plaster

#DE9E85

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#BCAD76

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Venetian Plaster

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Coral Coast

Complement

Colorado Springs

Venetian Plaster Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Vineyard View

Pop

Vivid Orange

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Brown Cherry

Pop

Awakening

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Elegant Silk

Pop

Blue Burst

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Venetian Plaster.

Peach Ice Cream

Valspar · 2007-5C

#DB9F7A

Princess Peach

Valspar · 2002-8A

#D09D8A

Sweet Cardamom

Valspar · 2006-5C

#D2A07B

Salmon Run

Valspar · 2002-6B

#DC9E95

Desert Rose

Valspar · 2004-3C

#E7927F

Ginger Bite

Valspar · 2005-5C

#CE9E7D

More orange colors from other brands

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

Invigorate

Sherwin-Williams · 6886

#E47237

Champagne White

Kilz · TB-06

#EEE3D6

Sweet Sue

Hirshfield's · 1003

#D8AA86

Budding Peach

PPG · 1198-2

#F3D4BF

Crewelwork Ivory

PPG · 30YY 74/121

#EDDFCB

Something Sweet

Kilz · LC200-02

#F6C9A1

Venetian Plaster — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Venetian Plaster have?
Venetian Plaster 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 Venetian Plaster in your own space before committing.
What colors match Venetian Plaster from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Venetian Plaster are Buttered Salmon by PPG (a near-identical match), Farmer's Market by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sweet Papaya by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Venetian Plaster'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 Venetian Plaster?
Venetian Plaster has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.7, 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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