Amber Wheat 3003-3A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DA9A40, 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.
Ref. #DA9A40 · 3003-3A
Amber Wheat
38%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Amber Wheat Technical Profile
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Amber Wheat in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Amber Wheat in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparAmber Wheat
Nearly identical
BehrSolar Fusion
Solar Fusion
Behr
Nearly identical
Curry Flurry
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pavilion Peach
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gold Crest
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bombay Curry
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Apple Crisp
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Georgian Yellow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mayan Treasure
PPG
Very similar
Habanero
Kilz
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Amber Wheat
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Amber Wheat.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Amber Wheat in your own space before committing.
What colors match Amber Wheat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Amber Wheat are Solar Fusion by Behr (a near-identical match), Curry Flurry by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pavilion Peach by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Amber Wheat's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.