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Valspar Capricious3005-8B · #F2D3A8 · LRV 68.3

Capricious reads as a warm red-orange tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Valspar 3005-8B actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

VALSPAR CAPRICIOUS
RGB 242, 211, 168LRV 68.3

Color spec

BrandValspar
NameCapricious
SKU3005-8B
Hex#F2D3A8
RGB242, 211, 168
HSL35°, 74%, 80%
LRV68.3
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyPink
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About Valspar Capricious

At LRV 68.3, Capricious is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its orange 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.

Capricious 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. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.

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 pink from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.87
All pink at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6666 · #F5D6A9 · ΔE 0.87 · LRV 71
SW 6372 · #F2D5B0 · ΔE 1.7 · LRV 70
SW 6652 · #F4D4AF · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 69
SW 7684 · #EDD6B1 · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 69

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.56
All pink at Behr →
PPU6-08 · #F4D5AB · ΔE 0.56 · LRV 70
PPU6-8 · #F4D5AB · ΔE 0.56 · LRV 70
HDC-CT-01 · #EFD1A7 · ΔE 0.6 · LRV 67
ECC-50-1 · #F1D5A5 · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 69

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.06
All pink at Benjamin Moore →
2158-50 · #F4D6AE · ΔE 1.06 · LRV 70
2160-50 · #F0D5AC · ΔE 1.3 · LRV 67
2156-50 · #F8D3A1 · ΔE 2.08 · LRV 67
192 · #EDD5AC · ΔE 2.3 · LRV 69

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.85
All pink at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1089-3 · #EED7B3 · ΔE 2.85 · LRV 70
PPG12-07 · #EED7AA · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 70
PPG1203-4 · #F9CF9F · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 67
PPG12-17 · #EED7A8 · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 70

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.13
All pink at Glidden →
20YY 67/216 · #EFD5B1 · ΔE 2.13 · LRV 67
PPG12-07 · #EFD7AB · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 70
10YY 67/213 · #F2D4B2 · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 67
PPG12-17 · #EFD7A7 · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 70

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.61
All pink at Dutch Boy →
111-3DB · #F4D3A7 · ΔE 0.61 · LRV 68
211-2DB · #F5D6A9 · ΔE 0.87 · LRV 71
215-2DB · #F1D6AD · ΔE 1.38 · LRV 70
213-2DB · #F2D5B0 · ΔE 1.7 · LRV 70
HGSW 1157 · #F5D6A9 · ΔE 0.87 · LRV 71
HGSW 6666 · #F5D6A9 · ΔE 0.87 · LRV 71
HGSW 1137 · #F4D4AF · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 69
HGSW 6652 · #F4D4AF · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 69

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.26
All pink at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5324 · #F1D5AE · ΔE 1.26 · LRV 64
DE5359 · #EDD2A3 · ΔE 2.12 · LRV 62
DE5366 · #F3D5A1 · ΔE 2.56 · LRV 64
DE6164 · #E9D4A9 · ΔE 3.55 · LRV 62

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.24
All pink at Magnolia Home →
JG-42 · #EFD3A2 · ΔE 2.24 · LRV 68

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.55
All pink at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 68 · #E9D0A3 · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 65
NO. G4 · #EBD5AC · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 68
NO. 9902 · #E8D5A8 · ΔE 4.47 · LRV 68
NO. 67 · #E9D8B4 · ΔE 4.83 · LRV 70

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.39
All pink at Diamond Vogel →
0903 · #F3D6A8 · ΔE 1.39 · LRV 70
0987 · #F3D4AF · ΔE 1.85 · LRV 69
0896 · #EDD4AD · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 68
0917 · #F0D7AD · ΔE 2.11 · LRV 70

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.96
All pink at Hirshfield's →
0896 · #EFD3AA · ΔE 0.96 · LRV 66
0917 · #F2D6AA · ΔE 1.29 · LRV 68
0918 · #EDD2A7 · ΔE 1.44 · LRV 65
0903 · #F5D5A4 · ΔE 1.59 · LRV 68

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.93
All pink at Rodda →
CA128 · #F3D5AD · ΔE 0.93 · LRV 70
CA129 · #EECFA6 · ΔE 1.07 · LRV 66
CA122 · #EAD7B7 · ΔE 4.39 · LRV 69
CA115 · #E4CFB3 · ΔE 4.75 · LRV 64

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.27
All pink at C2 Paint →
C2-561 · #EED3AA · ΔE 1.27 · LRV 68
C2-608 · #EED09A · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 66
C2-624 · #EBD5A8 · ΔE 3.39 · LRV 68
C2-577 · #EFDBB2 · ΔE 4.01 · LRV 72

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.36
All pink at Clare →
PNT100-MD-22 · #EED6A5 · ΔE 3.36 · LRV 69

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.42
All pink at Annie Sloan →
OLD OCHRE · #DFC9A9 · ΔE 4.42 · LRV 60

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.96
All pink at Kompozit →
0896 · #EFD3AA · ΔE 0.96 · LRV 68
0917 · #F2D6AA · ΔE 1.29 · LRV 70
0918 · #EDD2A7 · ΔE 1.44 · LRV 67
0903 · #F5D5A4 · ΔE 1.59 · LRV 70

Similar Valspar colors

closest in the Valspar deck

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

3002-6C · LRV 68.8
P088 · LRV 67.4
3004-6B · LRV 67
M149 · LRV 66.7
3004-8B · LRV 69
M108 · LRV 66.8

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #F2D3A8 in HSL space. Pair Capricious with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#F2D3A8 + #A8C7F2
TRIADIC
#F2D3A8 · #A8F2D3 · #D3A8F2
ANALOGOUS
#F2AEA8 · #F2D3A8 · #ECF2A8

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.43:1fail
Sample text on black
14.66:1AAA

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

Valspar Capricious Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Capricious 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 3005-8B directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Capricious

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Capricious is Enjoyable Yellow (SW 6666). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 71 vs 68.3). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Enjoyable Yellow and you'll get the same color. See the full Enjoyable Yellow swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Capricious

The closest Behr equivalent of Capricious is Pale Honey (PPU6-08). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 70 vs 68.3). If Behr is your counter, order Pale Honey and you'll get the same color. See the full Pale Honey swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Capricious

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Oklahoma Wheat (2160-50), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 67 vs 68.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Capricious without repainting risk. See the full Oklahoma Wheat swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Capricious

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Capricious is Waves Of Grain (PPG12-07) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 70 vs 68.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Waves Of Grain swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Capricious

At Glidden, the closest color to Capricious is Waves Of Grain (PPG12-07) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 70 vs 68.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Waves Of Grain swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Capricious

The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Capricious is Mango Cream (111-3DB). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 68 vs 68.3). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Mango Cream and you'll get the same color. See the full Mango Cream swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Capricious

The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Capricious is Spring Nectar (HGSW 1157). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 71 vs 68.3). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Spring Nectar and you'll get the same color. See the full Spring Nectar swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Capricious

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Fine Sand (DE5324), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It runs slightly darker (LRV 64 vs 68.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Capricious without repainting risk. See the full Fine Sand swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Capricious

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Capricious is Lemony (JG-42) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 68 vs 68.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemony swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Capricious

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Capricious is Templa White (NO. G4) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 68 vs 68.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Templa White swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Capricious

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Dainty Flower (0903), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 70 vs 68.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Capricious without repainting risk. See the full Dainty Flower swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Capricious

The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Capricious is Coin Purse (0896). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 66 vs 68.3). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Coin Purse and you'll get the same color. See the full Coin Purse swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Capricious

The closest Rodda equivalent of Capricious is Butter (CA128). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 70 vs 68.3). If Rodda is your counter, order Butter and you'll get the same color. See the full Butter swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Capricious

C2 Paint's nearest match is Labrador (C2-561), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 68 vs 68.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Capricious without repainting risk. See the full Labrador swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Capricious

At Clare, the closest color to Capricious is Lemonade (PNT100-MD-22) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 69 vs 68.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemonade swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Capricious

Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Capricious. The nearest is Old Ochre (OLD OCHRE) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 60 vs 68.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Old Ochre swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Capricious

The closest Kompozit equivalent of Capricious is Coin Purse (0896). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 68 vs 68.3). If Kompozit is your counter, order Coin Purse and you'll get the same color. See the full Coin Purse swatch →

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