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Ref. #DFC686 · 3008-6A

24 Karats

58%LRV Value
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24 Karats 3008-6A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DFC686, LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Da Vincis Canvas from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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24 Karats Technical Profile

HEX Code#DFC686
RGB223, 198, 134
LRV57.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandValspar

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24 Karats in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to 24 Karats in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Valspar24 Karats
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreDa Vincis Canvas

Da Vincis Canvas

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Lion'S Dance Gold

PPG

Nearly identical

Biscotti

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Canary Song

Kilz

Nearly identical

Ripe Wheat

Behr

Nearly identical

Chickadee Yellow

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Sweet Angelica

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Sweet Angelica

Vista Paint

Very similar

Beeswax .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

Hay

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Independent Gold

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With 24 Karats

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

24 Karats

#DFC686

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADBD75

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for 24 Karats

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Mother Earth

Complement

Vintage Ribbon

24 Karats Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Vineyard View

Pop

Sandy Peppers

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Deep Mint

Pop

Bravo!

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Night Scape

Pop

Cosmic Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to 24 Karats.

Harpswell Green

Valspar · 3007-5C

#DDBF85

Cloudy Sunset

Valspar · 3005-8A

#E4C38E

Swiftly Green

Valspar · 3008-5C

#DDC47B

Kidskin Buff

Valspar · 3003-6A

#E7C08D

Crushed Cumin

Valspar · 6008-6A

#D8C478

Fragrant Coriander

Valspar · 3002-6A

#E7B98B

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Savory Cream

Benjamin Moore · 2105-70

#EDE2DB

Magnolia

Kilz · LD230-01

#FBE5BB

Ice Breaker

Benjamin Moore · CC-428

#E8DED0

Invigorate

Sherwin-Williams · 6886

#E47237

Champagne White

Kilz · TB-06

#EEE3D6

Sweet Sue

Hirshfield's · 1003

#D8AA86

24 Karats — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does 24 Karats have?
24 Karats by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample 24 Karats in your own space before committing.
What colors match 24 Karats from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to 24 Karats are Da Vincis Canvas by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Lion'S Dance Gold by PPG (a near-identical match), Biscotti by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting 24 Karats'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 24 Karats?
24 Karats has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.8, 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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