Chickadee 3002-1B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FFC34D, LRV 61 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Orange Delight from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFC34D · 3002-1B
Chickadee
61%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Chickadee Technical Profile
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Chickadee in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chickadee in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparChickadee
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsOrange Delight
Orange Delight
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fuzzy Duckling
Behr
Nearly identical
Orange Spark
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Imperial Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Grilled Cheese
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Honey Pot
PPG
Very similar
Butterfield
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Just Cheeky
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Halo Gold
Kilz
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Melon Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chickadee
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chickadee
#FFC34D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C2D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chickadee
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chickadee 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 Chickadee.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chickadee — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chickadee have?
Chickadee 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 Chickadee in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chickadee from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chickadee are Orange Delight by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Fuzzy Duckling by Behr (a near-identical match), Orange Spark by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chickadee'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 Chickadee?
Chickadee has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.8, 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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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 Chickadee's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.