Golden Avocado 3008-5A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C7A44B, LRV 39 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is French Quarter Gold from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C7A44B · 3008-5A
Golden Avocado
39%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Golden Avocado Technical Profile
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Golden Avocado in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Avocado in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparGolden Avocado
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreFrench Quarter Gold
French Quarter Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ginger Jar
Behr
Nearly identical
Glorious Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Yellow Lupine
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Yellow Lupine
Vista Paint
Very similar
Underbrush
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Beeswax .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Exotic Yellow
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Golden Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Summer Chartreuse
Kilz
Very similar
Kingdom Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Avocado
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Avocado
#C7A44B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABB979
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Avocado
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Avocado 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 Golden Avocado.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Golden Avocado — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Avocado have?
Golden Avocado by Valspar has a neutral 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 Golden Avocado in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Avocado from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Avocado are French Quarter Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Ginger Jar by Behr (a near-identical match), Glorious Gold by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Golden Avocado'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 Golden Avocado?
Golden Avocado has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.2, 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 Golden Avocado's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.