Almond Glaze 3005-3C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FADB85, LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lemon Pound Cake from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FADB85 · 3005-3C
Almond Glaze
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Almond Glaze Technical Profile
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Almond Glaze in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Almond Glaze in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparAlmond Glaze
Nearly identical
BehrLemon Pound Cake
Lemon Pound Cake
Behr
Nearly identical
Yellow Trumpet
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Glory Yellow
Kilz
Nearly identical
Yellow Trumpet
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Shorelight Yellow
PPG
Nearly identical
Daffodil
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cheerful Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Broadway Lights
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Summertime
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Almond Glaze
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Almond Glaze
#FADB85
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7D161
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Almond Glaze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Almond Glaze 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 Almond Glaze.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Almond Glaze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Almond Glaze have?
Almond Glaze 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 Almond Glaze in your own space before committing.
What colors match Almond Glaze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Almond Glaze are Lemon Pound Cake by Behr (a near-identical match), Straw Hat by Behr (a near-identical match), Yellow Trumpet by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Almond Glaze'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 Almond Glaze?
Almond Glaze has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Almond Glaze's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.