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.
Ref. #DE9E85 · 8002-12C
Venetian Plaster
42%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Venetian Plaster Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Venetian Plaster 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 Venetian Plaster.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Venetian Plaster's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.