Afternoon Tea 3002-3B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F4B65B, LRV 53 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Welcoming Yellow from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F4B65B · 3002-3B
Afternoon Tea
53%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Afternoon Tea Technical Profile
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Afternoon Tea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Afternoon Tea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparAfternoon Tea
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyWelcoming Yellow
Welcoming Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pan for Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Goldenrod Field
Behr
Nearly identical
Marigold
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mango Margarita
PPG
Very similar
Goldenrod
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Gold’s Great Touch
Vista Paint
Very similar
Gold's Great Touch
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Halo Gold
Kilz
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Afternoon Tea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Afternoon Tea
#F4B65B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C4CF63
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Afternoon Tea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Afternoon Tea Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Afternoon Tea.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Afternoon Tea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Afternoon Tea have?
Afternoon Tea by Valspar has a warm (golden) 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 Afternoon Tea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Afternoon Tea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Afternoon Tea are Welcoming Yellow by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Pan for Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Goldenrod Field by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Afternoon Tea'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 Afternoon Tea?
Afternoon Tea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.4, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Afternoon Tea's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.