Ambitious 3005-5C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D8AF77, estimated LRV 47 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mustard Field from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #D8AF77 · 3005-5C
Ambitious
47%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Ambitious Technical Profile
HEX Code#D8AF77
RGB216, 175, 119
Estimated LRV46.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandValspar
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Mustard Field
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#D9B177
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Tavern Ochre
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#D7AF74
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Golden Fleece
Sherwin-Williams
#D6AD78
Close digital match
Drops Of Honey
PPG
#D4AE76
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#D4AA6F
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Goby Desert
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#D3AB6F
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Banana Nut
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#CFA974
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Colors That Work With Ambitious
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ambitious
#D8AF77
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6BB77
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ambitious
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ambitious Room Palettes
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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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Ambitious — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ambitious have?
Ambitious by Valspar has a neutral 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 Ambitious from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ambitious are Mustard Field by Behr (a close digital match), Tavern Ochre by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Golden Fleece by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ambitious'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 Ambitious?
Ambitious has a estimated lightness value of 46.6, 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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