Amber Wheat 3003-3A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DA9A40, estimated LRV 38 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Solar Fusion from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #DA9A40 · 3003-3A
Amber Wheat
38%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Amber Wheat Technical Profile
HEX Code#DA9A40
RGB218, 154, 64
Estimated LRV38.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandValspar
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#DB9D45
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#DF9C45
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#DF9938
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Colors That Work With Amber Wheat
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Amber Wheat
#DA9A40
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BBC270
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Amber Wheat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Amber Wheat 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
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Amber Wheat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Amber Wheat have?
Amber Wheat by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Amber Wheat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Amber Wheat are Solar Fusion by Behr (a close digital match), Curry Flurry by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Pavilion Peach by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Amber Wheat'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 Amber Wheat?
Amber Wheat has a estimated lightness value of 38.4, 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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Why Amber Wheat's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.