Frankincense 3002-5C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DAA977, estimated LRV 45 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cork from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #DAA977 · 3002-5C
Frankincense
45%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Frankincense Technical Profile
HEX Code#DAA977
RGB218, 169, 119
Estimated LRV44.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Frankincense
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Cork
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#D9AC7B
Close digital match
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#D9AD7F
Close digital match
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#E2AC78
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Honey Hive
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#DFAE78
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#DAA36F
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#DBAF86
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Colors That Work With Frankincense
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Frankincense
#DAA977
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BCBC76
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Frankincense
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Frankincense 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
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Frankincense — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Frankincense have?
Frankincense by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Frankincense from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Frankincense are Cork by Behr (a close digital match), New Colonial Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Golden Gate by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Frankincense'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 Frankincense?
Frankincense has a estimated lightness value of 44.6, 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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Why Frankincense's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.