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Valspar Most DelicateT543 · #E9DFDD · LRV 75.2

Most Delicate reads as a warm red tone — very light — near-white, broadens small spaces. The notes below cover the color's details, what Valspar T543 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

VALSPAR MOST DELICATE
RGB 233, 223, 221LRV 75.2

Color spec

BrandValspar
NameMost Delicate
SKUT543
Hex#E9DFDD
RGB233, 223, 221
HSL10°, 21%, 89%
LRV75.2
Undertonewarm red tone
FamilyPink
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About Valspar Most Delicate

Most Delicate is very light — LRV 75.2, close to white. It opens up small or dim rooms and keeps walls feeling airy. Its red 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 Delicate 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. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.

Closest matches by brand

16 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 0.86
All pink at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6287 · #EBDFDD · ΔE 0.86 · LRV 76
SW 6294 · #E9DCDB · ΔE 1.57 · LRV 74
SW 6280 · #E7E1E1 · ΔE 1.85 · LRV 76
SW 6308 · #EEDEDB · ΔE 2.4 · LRV 75

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.3
All pink at Behr →
PR-W05 · #EAE1DD · ΔE 1.3 · LRV 77
PPL-44 · #E9E2E0 · ΔE 1.44 · LRV 77
HDC-CT-17 · #E5DFDC · ΔE 2.05 · LRV 75
MQ3-03 · #E4DFDB · ΔE 2.84 · LRV 74

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.86
All pink at Benjamin Moore →
1247 · #EAE1DE · ΔE 0.86 · LRV 77
2103-70 · #ECDDDA · ΔE 2.03 · LRV 75
1450 · #E5E0DD · ΔE 2.51 · LRV 74
1457 · #E5E0DB · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 75

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.61
All pink at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1046-1 · #E8E1DE · ΔE 1.61 · LRV 76
PPG1179-1 · #E7E1E2 · ΔE 2.09 · LRV 76
PPG1016-1 · #EADED7 · ΔE 2.44 · LRV 75
PPG1017-1 · #EBDED7 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 75

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.96
All pink at Glidden →
PPG1046-1 · #E9E1DF · ΔE 0.96 · LRV 77
90RR 73/027 · #E7DDDE · ΔE 1.58 · LRV 73
PPG1017-1 · #ECDFD8 · ΔE 2.47 · LRV 76
PPG1005-1 · #E5E1DE · ΔE 2.99 · LRV 76

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3
All pink at Dutch Boy →
345-1DB · #E4E0E2 · ΔE 3 · LRV 76
206-1DB · #EFDED6 · ΔE 3.48 · LRV 76
302-1DB · #F0DEDF · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 76
HGSW 4025 · #E7E2DA · ΔE 4.52 · LRV 76
HGSW 7003 · #E7E2DA · ΔE 4.52 · LRV 76

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.83
All pink at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6029 · #EDE2E0 · ΔE 0.83 · LRV 72
DE6393 · #E6E0E0 · ΔE 1.83 · LRV 70
DE6043 · #EEDFDD · ΔE 2.09 · LRV 71
DE6050 · #F0E0DC · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 72

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.52
All pink at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 2006 · #E4DFDC · ΔE 2.52 · LRV 74
NO. CC5 · #E6E4E1 · ΔE 4.06 · LRV 78
NO. 2001 · #E4E2DC · ΔE 4.98 · LRV 76

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.32
All pink at Diamond Vogel →
1307 · #E7E2E0 · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 77
0131 · #EBDED6 · ΔE 2.92 · LRV 75
1167 · #EDDDE1 · ΔE 4.14 · LRV 75

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.87
All pink at Hirshfield's →
1307 · #E8E2E0 · ΔE 1.87 · LRV 76
1202 · #F0DFE0 · ΔE 3.48 · LRV 76
1209 · #EADBDE · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 73
0537 · #E2DFDA · ΔE 4.15 · LRV 73

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.53
All pink at Rodda →
R031 · #E4DFD7 · ΔE 4.53 · LRV 75
CA020 · #E8E3DA · ΔE 4.98 · LRV 77

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.9
All pink at C2 Paint →
C2-788 · #E8E5E1 · ΔE 3.9 · LRV 79
BD4 · #E5DDD4 · ΔE 4.08 · LRV 73

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.15
All pink at Clare →
PNT100-LT-25 · #EFDDD9 · ΔE 3.15 · LRV 75
PNT100-LT-11 · #E8E4DE · ΔE 4.13 · LRV 78
PNT100-LT-05 · #E6E6E4 · ΔE 4.95 · LRV 79

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.09
All pink at Portola Paints →
ELLIE · #EAE8E6 · ΔE 4.09 · LRV 81
KASHMIR · #F0E9E0 · ΔE 4.7 · LRV 82

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.87
All pink at Kompozit →
1307 · #E8E2E0 · ΔE 1.87 · LRV 77
1202 · #F0DFE0 · ΔE 3.48 · LRV 77
1209 · #EADBDE · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 73
0537 · #E2DFDA · ΔE 4.15 · LRV 74

Similar Valspar colors

closest in the Valspar deck

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

7001-18 · LRV 75
V181 · LRV 76.2
8007-12B · LRV 77
1007-8C · LRV 74.3
V170 · LRV 77.1
7004-9 · LRV 75.3

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #E9DFDD in HSL space. Pair Most Delicate with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#E9DFDD + #DDE7E9
TRIADIC
#E9DFDD · #DDE9DF · #DFDDE9
ANALOGOUS
#E9DDE1 · #E9DFDD · #E9E5DD

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.31:1fail
Sample text on black
16.06:1AAA

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

Valspar Most Delicate Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Most Delicate 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 T543 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Most Delicate

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Most Delicate is White Beet (SW 6287). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 76 vs 75.2). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order White Beet and you'll get the same color. See the full White Beet swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Most Delicate

Behr's nearest match is Sweet Roses (PR-W05), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 77 vs 75.2) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Most Delicate without repainting risk. See the full Sweet Roses swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Most Delicate

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Most Delicate is Bridal Rose (1247). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 77 vs 75.2). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Bridal Rose and you'll get the same color. See the full Bridal Rose swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Most Delicate

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Milk And Cookies (PPG1046-1), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 76 vs 75.2) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Most Delicate without repainting risk. See the full Milk And Cookies swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Most Delicate

The closest Glidden equivalent of Most Delicate is Milk And Cookies (PPG1046-1). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 77 vs 75.2). If Glidden is your counter, order Milk And Cookies and you'll get the same color. See the full Milk And Cookies swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Most Delicate

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Most Delicate is Chalky Purple (345-1DB) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 76 vs 75.2) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chalky Purple swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Most Delicate

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Most Delicate. The nearest is Belgian White (HGSW 4025) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 76 vs 75.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Belgian White swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Most Delicate

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Mountain Air (DE6393), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It runs slightly darker (LRV 70 vs 75.2) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Most Delicate without repainting risk. See the full Mountain Air swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Most Delicate

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Most Delicate is Great White (NO. 2006) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 75.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Great White swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Most Delicate

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Most Delicate is Clytemnestra (1307) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 77 vs 75.2) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Clytemnestra swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Most Delicate

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Clytemnestra (1307), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 76 vs 75.2) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Most Delicate without repainting risk. See the full Clytemnestra swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Most Delicate

Rodda has no exact twin of Most Delicate. The nearest is Urban Calm (R031) at ΔE 4.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 75 vs 75.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Urban Calm swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Most Delicate

C2 Paint has no exact twin of Most Delicate. The nearest is Drabware (BD4) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 73 vs 75.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Drabware swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Most Delicate

At Clare, the closest color to Most Delicate is Baby Soft (PNT100-LT-25) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 75 vs 75.2) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baby Soft swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Most Delicate

Kompozit's nearest match is Clytemnestra (1307), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 77 vs 75.2) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Most Delicate without repainting risk. See the full Clytemnestra swatch →

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