Wheat Toast 3002-10B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DDC8AB, estimated LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Alpaca from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #DDC8AB · 3002-10B
Wheat Toast
60%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Wheat Toast Technical Profile
HEX Code#DDC8AB
RGB221, 200, 171
Estimated LRV59.6
UndertoneNeutral
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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#DECAAD
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#DBC5A7
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#DDCAAF
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Colors That Work With Wheat Toast
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wheat Toast
#DDC8AB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFB37F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wheat Toast
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wheat Toast 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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Wheat Toast — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wheat Toast have?
Wheat Toast by Valspar has a neutral 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 Wheat Toast from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wheat Toast are Alpaca by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Yosemite by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Ancient Scroll by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Wheat Toast'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 Wheat Toast?
Wheat Toast has a estimated lightness value of 59.6, 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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