Gold Tone 3001-1C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FFC14A, estimated 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.
Valspar · #FFC14A · 3001-1C
Gold Tone
60%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Gold Tone Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFC14A
RGB255, 193, 74
Estimated LRV59.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandValspar
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Oxford Gold
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#FFBE47
Close digital match
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#FFC355
Close digital match
Goldfinch
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#FFBE3C
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Fuzzy Duckling
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#FFC64F
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#FFBC35
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#F7BE5B
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Colors That Work With Gold Tone
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Gold Tone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gold Tone are Oxford Gold by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Orange Delight by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Goldfinch by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Gold Tone's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.