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Ref. #F9D14C · 3006-1B

Dandelion Chain

66%LRV Value
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Dandelion Chain 3006-1B is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F9D14C, LRV 66 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sunland Park from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Dandelion Chain Technical Profile

HEX Code#F9D14C
RGB249, 209, 76
LRV66.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandValspar

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Dandelion Chain in Every Brand

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

ValsparDandelion Chain
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSunland Park

Sunland Park

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Squash Blossom

Behr

Nearly identical

Wake Up

Kilz

Nearly identical

Mary'S Canary

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Daisy

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Basket of Gold

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Tuscan Sun

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Yellow Brick Road

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Crushed Pineapple

PPG

Nearly identical

Saffron Yellow

RAL

Very similar

Babouche

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Dandelion Chain

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Dandelion Chain

#F9D14C

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B3D260

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Dandelion Chain

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Dandelion Chain

Complement

Wild Pansy

Dandelion Chain Room Palettes

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

Walls

Warm Fog

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Dried Bay Leaf

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Quiet Mint

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Deep Mint

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Asiago

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Starry Sky

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Dandelion Chain.

Golden Promise

Valspar · 3003-1C

#FFD052

Golden Yellow

Valspar · 3007-1B

#FCD545

Sweet Mustard

Valspar · 3008-1B

#FBD950

Field of Daisies

Valspar · 3003-1B

#FFC843

Chickadee

Valspar · 3002-1B

#FFC34D

Gold Tone

Valspar · 3001-1C

#FFC14A

More yellow colors from other brands

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

Eagle Rock

Behr · S-H-730

#46472D

Sugar Cookie

Dunn-Edwards · DE5450

#F2E2A4

White Wing

Kilz · LJ260

#F4F3EE

Muslin White

PPG · 82YY 85/038

#F1EFE7

Daylilly Yellow

Vista Paint · 0859

#F9EFD0

Lemon Appeal

Vista Paint · 0798

#EEE2AC

Dandelion Chain — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Dandelion Chain have?
Dandelion Chain 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 Dandelion Chain in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dandelion Chain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dandelion Chain are Sunland Park by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Squash Blossom by Behr (a near-identical match), Wake Up by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dandelion Chain'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 Dandelion Chain?
Dandelion Chain has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.3, 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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