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Canyon Sun

29%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Canyon Sun 3001-5A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C78351, LRV 29 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Caramel Bar from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Canyon Sun Technical Profile

HEX Code#C78351
RGB199, 131, 81
LRV29.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandValspar

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Canyon Sun in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Canyon Sun in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparCanyon Sun
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCaramel Bar

Caramel Bar

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Peach Brandy

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Gingerbread

PPG

Nearly identical

Sunny Horizon

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Butter Rum

Behr

Nearly identical

Topaz Gemstone

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Nutmeg Spice

Kilz

Very similar

Autumnal

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Sunny Horizon

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Clay .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

Beige Red

RAL

Visible difference

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Colors That Work With Canyon Sun

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Canyon Sun

#C78351

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B8B47A

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Canyon Sun

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Butter Rum

Complement

Mountain Bluebird

Canyon Sun Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Warm Fog

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Vineyard View

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Brushed Lavender

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Brown Cherry

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Woodland Wildflower

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Elegant Silk

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Canyon Sun.

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Shetland

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Amber Sienna

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Gingerbread

Valspar · 8002-22E

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Patio Stone

Valspar · 2008-5B

#D28A5B

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Tanner Trail

Kilz · LC220-01

#DCC6B4

Birdseye Maple

Sherwin-Williams · 2834

#E4C495

Sicilian Villa

Dunn-Edwards · DE5241

#FCC792

Orange Froth

Benjamin Moore · 151

#FFDAA0

Sweet Butter

Benjamin Moore · 171

#FDDC95

Atrium White

Benjamin Moore · PM-13

#F2EFE8

Canyon Sun — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Canyon Sun have?
Canyon Sun 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 Canyon Sun in your own space before committing.
What colors match Canyon Sun from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Canyon Sun are Caramel Bar by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Peach Brandy by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Gingerbread by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Canyon Sun'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 Canyon Sun?
Canyon Sun has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.0, 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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