Ambitious 3005-5C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D8AF77, 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.
Ref. #D8AF77 · 3005-5C
Ambitious
47%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ambitious Technical Profile
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Ambitious in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ambitious in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparAmbitious
Nearly identical
BehrMustard Field
Mustard Field
Behr
Nearly identical
Tavern Ochre
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Golden Fleece
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Drops Of Honey
PPG
Nearly identical
Goby Desert
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Goby Desert
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Banana Nut
Kilz
Nearly identical
Maize
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Beyond Earth
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ambitious
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
Pure 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
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 Ambitious.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ambitious — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ambitious have?
Ambitious 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 Ambitious in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ambitious from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ambitious are Mustard Field by Behr (a near-identical match), Tavern Ochre by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Golden Fleece by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Ambitious's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.