Autumn Spice 3003-5B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CD965C, LRV 36 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bauhaus Gold from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CD965C · 3003-5B
Autumn Spice
36%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Autumn Spice Technical Profile
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Autumn Spice in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Autumn Spice in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparAutumn Spice
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyBauhaus Gold
Bauhaus Gold
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Harvest Bronze
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bran Muffin
PPG
Nearly identical
Honeycomb
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Impulse
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Impulse
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Golden Aura
Behr
Very similar
Slightly Golden
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dingo
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Autumn Spice
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Autumn Spice
#CD965C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9B979
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Autumn Spice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Autumn Spice 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 Autumn Spice.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Autumn Spice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Autumn Spice have?
Autumn Spice 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 Autumn Spice in your own space before committing.
What colors match Autumn Spice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Autumn Spice are Bauhaus Gold by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Harvest Bronze by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Bran Muffin by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Autumn Spice'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 Autumn Spice?
Autumn Spice has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.6, 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 Autumn Spice's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.