Gold Tone 3001-1C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FFC14A, LRV 60 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Oxford Gold from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFC14A · 3001-1C
Gold Tone
60%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Gold Tone Technical Profile
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Gold Tone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gold Tone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparGold Tone
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreOxford Gold
Oxford Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Orange Delight
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Goldfinch
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fuzzy Duckling
Behr
Nearly identical
Fall Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Grilled Cheese
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Butterfield
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Just Cheeky
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Halo Gold
Kilz
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Melon Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gold Tone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gold Tone
#FFC14A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C3D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gold Tone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gold Tone 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 Gold Tone.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gold Tone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gold Tone have?
Gold Tone 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 Gold Tone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gold Tone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gold Tone are Oxford Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Orange Delight by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Goldfinch by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gold Tone'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 Gold Tone?
Gold Tone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.9, 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 Gold Tone's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.