Warm Cider 2003-1C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F4AE80, estimated LRV 51 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ripe Peach from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #F4AE80 · 2003-1C
Warm Cider
51%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Warm Cider Technical Profile
HEX Code#F4AE80
RGB244, 174, 128
Estimated LRV51.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Warm Cider
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Warm Cider
#F4AE80
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CCC266
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Warm Cider
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Warm Cider 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
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Warm Cider — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Warm Cider have?
Warm Cider by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Warm Cider from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Warm Cider are Ripe Peach by PPG (a close digital match), Toffee Orange by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Hugs Kisses by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Warm Cider'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 Warm Cider?
Warm Cider has a estimated lightness value of 51.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Warm Cider's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.