Brushed Almond 3004-4A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FED385, LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cornmeal from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FED385 · 3004-4A
Brushed Almond
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Brushed Almond Technical Profile
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Brushed Almond in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brushed Almond in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBrushed Almond
Nearly identical
BehrCornmeal
Cornmeal
Behr
Nearly identical
Summer Sherbert
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Warbler Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pollen Powder
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bread 'n Butter
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Apricot Glow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Jazz Age Yellow
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lion Heart
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Evening Glow
PPG
Very similar
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brushed Almond
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brushed Almond
#FED385
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C4D55D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brushed Almond
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brushed Almond 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 Brushed Almond.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brushed Almond — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brushed Almond have?
Brushed Almond 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 Brushed Almond in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brushed Almond from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brushed Almond are Cornmeal by Behr (a near-identical match), Summer Sherbert by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Warbler Yellow by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Brushed Almond'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 Brushed Almond?
Brushed Almond has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brushed Almond's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.