Almond Puff 3008-3A is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CEAB3B, LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Haystacks from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CEAB3B · 3008-3A
Almond Puff
43%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Almond Puff Technical Profile
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Almond Puff in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Almond Puff in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparAlmond Puff
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsHaystacks
Haystacks
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
French Pale Gold
Behr
Nearly identical
Yellow Lupine
Vista Paint
Very similar
Yarrow
PPG
Very similar
Yellow Lupine
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Golden Yellow
RAL
Very similar
French Quarter Gold
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Kingdom Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Jonagold Apple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beeswax .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Summer Chartreuse
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Almond Puff
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Almond Puff
#CEAB3B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AABE74
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Almond Puff
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Almond Puff 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 Puff.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Almond Puff — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Almond Puff have?
Almond Puff by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Almond Puff in your own space before committing.
What colors match Almond Puff from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Almond Puff are Haystacks by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), French Pale Gold by Behr (a near-identical match), Galley Gold by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Almond Puff'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 Puff?
Almond Puff has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Almond Puff's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.