CP

Valspar Archisa8003-28C · #CFCAA7 · LRV 58

Archisa reads as a warm yellow tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Valspar 8003-28C actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

VALSPAR ARCHISA
RGB 207, 202, 167LRV 58

Color spec

BrandValspar
NameArchisa
SKU8003-28C
Hex#CFCAA7
RGB207, 202, 167
HSL52°, 29%, 73%
LRV58
Undertonewarm yellow tone
FamilyNeutral
See Valspar Archisa on your own walls — upload a room photo.SEE IT IN YOUR ROOM →

About Valspar Archisa

At LRV 58, Archisa is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its yellow undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Archisa is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.

Closest matches by brand

17 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.87
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6422 · #CBC99D · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 57
SW 29 · #CDCDB4 · ΔE 3.61 · LRV 60
SW 6429 · #C7CDA8 · ΔE 4.31 · LRV 59

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.54
All neutral at Behr →
740C-3 · #D1CBA7 · ΔE 0.54 · LRV 59
ICC-58 · #CDCCA6 · ΔE 1.9 · LRV 59
MQ6-55 · #D2CCAF · ΔE 2.09 · LRV 60
PPU9-18 · #CECAAF · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 58

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.24
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
522 · #CBC8A3 · ΔE 1.24 · LRV 55
493 · #CBCBAD · ΔE 2.41 · LRV 56
227 · #D5C8A6 · ΔE 3.5 · LRV 58
CC-260 · #D5C8A6 · ΔE 3.5 · LRV 56

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.52
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1114-3 · #CFCBA9 · ΔE 0.52 · LRV 59
11-27 · #D0C6A1 · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 56
PPG1111-3 · #CFC5A2 · ΔE 2.34 · LRV 56
PPG1026-2 · #D4C8A6 · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 58

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.61
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG1114-3 · #D0CCA9 · ΔE 0.61 · LRV 59
90YY 35/304 · #D0C6A1 · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 35
PPG1026-2 · #D4C9A6 · ΔE 2.53 · LRV 59
50YY 55/171 · #D2C6A6 · ΔE 3.42 · LRV 55

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.55
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
323-1DB · #D7CDAC · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 61
225-2DB · #CFC99C · ΔE 2.73 · LRV 58
224-2DB · #CBC99D · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 57
327-2DB · #CACFB2 · ΔE 4.37 · LRV 60
HGSW 2236 · #CBC99D · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 57
HGSW 6422 · #CBC99D · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 57

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.19
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5493 · #CCC7A1 · ΔE 1.19 · LRV 52
DE5528 · #C7C7A1 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 51
DE6185 · #DACBA7 · ΔE 4.2 · LRV 56

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.05
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-105 · #D7CEAB · ΔE 2.05 · LRV 62

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.48
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 8 · #D8CBAE · ΔE 4.48 · LRV 60
NO. W7 · #CFCAB5 · ΔE 4.6 · LRV 59

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.56
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0393 · #CEC6A1 · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 56
0364 · #D1C9AC · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 58
0329 · #D6C9AA · ΔE 3.99 · LRV 59
0316 · #D7C8A4 · ΔE 4.15 · LRV 58

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.27
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0399 · #D3CDA2 · ΔE 2.27 · LRV 59
H0072 · #CACAA3 · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 58
0364 · #D0C6A9 · ΔE 3.26 · LRV 56
0329 · #D6C8A8 · ΔE 4.23 · LRV 58

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.96
All neutral at Rodda →
CA146 · #CEC5A1 · ΔE 1.96 · LRV 56
CA159 · #CDC6A9 · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 56

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.71
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-670 · #C9C5A6 · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 55
C2-638 · #D3C9A6 · ΔE 2.11 · LRV 58
C2-848 · #D2C4A1 · ΔE 3.97 · LRV 56
BD79 · #D4C59B · ΔE 4.19 · LRV 56

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.81
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-MD-63 · #D1D0A6 · ΔE 2.81 · LRV 61

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.13
All neutral at Rust-Oleum →
398641 · #E2D7B0 · ΔE 4.13 · LRV 68

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.27
All neutral at Kompozit →
0399 · #D3CDA2 · ΔE 2.27 · LRV 60
0364 · #D0C6A9 · ΔE 3.26 · LRV 57
0329 · #D6C8A8 · ΔE 4.23 · LRV 58
0316 · #D8C7A2 · ΔE 4.91 · LRV 58

Similar Valspar colors

closest in the Valspar deck

The nearest shades to Archisa within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

6002-3B · LRV 57.9
V095-2 · LRV 57.4
V094-2 · LRV 56
6008-3B · LRV 59.6
8003-31C · LRV 60
6001-3B · LRV 56.9

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #CFCAA7 in HSL space. Pair Archisa with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#CFCAA7 + #A7ACCF
TRIADIC
#CFCAA7 · #A7CFCA · #CAA7CF
ANALOGOUS
#CFB6A7 · #CFCAA7 · #C0CFA7

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.66:1fail
Sample text on black
12.66:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Valspar Archisa Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Archisa from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Valspar 8003-28C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Archisa

Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Archisa. The nearest is Baize Green (SW 6429) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 58). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Baize Green swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Archisa

The closest Behr equivalent of Archisa is Oat Straw (740C-3). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 58). If Behr is your counter, order Oat Straw and you'll get the same color. See the full Oat Straw swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Archisa

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Archisa is Harbor Town (493) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 56 vs 58) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Harbor Town swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Archisa

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Archisa is Canary Grass (PPG1114-3). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 58). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Canary Grass and you'll get the same color. See the full Canary Grass swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Archisa

The closest Glidden equivalent of Archisa is Canary Grass (PPG1114-3). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 58). If Glidden is your counter, order Canary Grass and you'll get the same color. See the full Canary Grass swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Archisa

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Archisa is Spring Bud Green (225-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 58 vs 58) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spring Bud Green swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Archisa

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Archisa is Kiwifruit (HGSW 2236) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 57 vs 58) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kiwifruit swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Archisa

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Floating Lily Pad (DE5493), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It runs noticeably darker (LRV 52 vs 58) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Archisa without repainting risk. See the full Floating Lily Pad swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Archisa

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Archisa is Tapestry Thread (JG-105) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 62 vs 58) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tapestry Thread swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Archisa

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Archisa is Stone Hearth (0364) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 58 vs 58) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Hearth swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Archisa

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Archisa is Marrett Apple (H0072) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 58 vs 58) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marrett Apple swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Archisa

At Rodda, the closest color to Archisa is Sprouts (CA159) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 56 vs 58) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sprouts swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Archisa

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Archisa is Sisal (C2-638) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 58 vs 58) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sisal swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Archisa

At Clare, the closest color to Archisa is High Vibe (PNT100-MD-63) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 61 vs 58) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full High Vibe swatch →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Archisa

Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Archisa. The nearest is Sandstone (398641) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 68 vs 58). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sandstone swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Archisa

Kompozit has no exact twin of Archisa. The nearest is Knit Cardigan (0329) at ΔE 4.23 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 58 vs 58). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Knit Cardigan swatch →

EXPLORE MORE