Halogen
8007-11A · #F8EFE2 · LRV 87 — near-white with a hint of color, very light — near-white, broadens small spaces.
- 1Classic Gray74
- 2Alabaster82
- 3Halogen87
- 4Sleek White92
- 5Ultra Pure White97
What Color Is Halogen, Really?
Halogen reads as a near-white with a hint of color — very light — near-white, broadens small spaces. The notes below cover how Valspar 8007-11A behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Halogen
Halogen shines on ceilings, trim and in small or low-light rooms where you need to stretch the light — and as a calm whole-home backdrop. As a white, it's a natural for trim, ceilings and cabinets, and a clean backdrop for art.
How Lighting Changes Halogen
Halogen is very light — LRV 87, close to white. It opens up small or dim rooms and keeps walls feeling airy. 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. In north light it can read slightly cooler; a warm white trim alongside keeps it from going clinical.
Most complaints about Halogen are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Valspar 8007-11A directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Cotton WhiteSW 7104 · Sherwin-Williams | 0.5 | 87 | Color page → |
| Behr | Chenille WhitePWN-14 · Behr | 0.5 | 87 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Woodland Snow2161-70 · Benjamin Moore | 0.8 | 86 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | White ChipPPG15-06 · PPG / Glidden | 2.9 | 87 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Terrace White53YY 87/070 · Glidden | 1.0 | 87 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Aged Marble006W · Dutch Boy | 1.7 | 87 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Halogen within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #F8EFE2 in HSL space. Pair Halogen with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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