Cuddle 3005-4B is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F9EBBB, LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Emma from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F9EBBB · 3005-4B
Cuddle
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cuddle Technical Profile
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Cuddle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cuddle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparCuddle
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sEmma
Emma
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Banana Brulee
PPG
Nearly identical
Sunny Disposition
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Illuminating
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Candle in the Wind
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sticky Note
Kilz
Nearly identical
Rich Cream
Behr
Nearly identical
Calla Lily
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Grain .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Icy Lemonade
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cuddle
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cuddle
#F9EBBB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0CC66
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cuddle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cuddle 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 Cuddle.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cuddle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cuddle have?
Cuddle by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cuddle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cuddle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cuddle are Emma by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Banana Brulee by PPG (a near-identical match), Sunny Disposition by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cuddle'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 Cuddle?
Cuddle has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 83.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cuddle's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.