Elizabethan Yellow 3009-1 is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FFC33E, LRV 61 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smiley Face from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFC33E · 3009-1
Elizabethan Yellow
61%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Elizabethan Yellow Technical Profile
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Elizabethan Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Elizabethan Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparElizabethan Yellow
Nearly identical
BehrSmiley Face
Smiley Face
Behr
Nearly identical
Mac N Cheese
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Goldfinch
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Imperial Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rise-n-shine
PPG
Nearly identical
Vibrant Honey
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Extrovert
Kilz
Very similar
Ducky Yellow
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cheerful
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Melon Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Elizabethan Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Elizabethan Yellow
#FFC33E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BFD65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Elizabethan Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Elizabethan Yellow 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 Elizabethan Yellow.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Elizabethan Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Elizabethan Yellow have?
Elizabethan Yellow 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 Elizabethan Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Elizabethan Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Elizabethan Yellow are Smiley Face by Behr (a near-identical match), Mac N Cheese by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Fuzzy Duckling by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Elizabethan Yellow'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 Elizabethan Yellow?
Elizabethan Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.6, 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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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 Elizabethan Yellow's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.