Golden Castle 3004-3A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E3A031, LRV 42 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Vista from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E3A031 · 3004-3A
Golden Castle
42%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Golden Castle Technical Profile
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Golden Castle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Castle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparGolden Castle
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGolden Vista
Golden Vista
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Copper Cove
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Optimist Gold
Behr
Very similar
Lemon Dream
Vista Paint
Very similar
Maize Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Autumn Hue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sunflower
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Brass Mesh
PPG
Very similar
Lemon Dream
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Aloha
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Castle
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Castle
#E3A031
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BCC86A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Castle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Castle 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 Castle.
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 Castle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Castle have?
Golden Castle 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 Golden Castle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Castle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Castle are Golden Vista by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Copper Cove by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Yellow Marigold by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Golden Castle'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 Castle?
Golden Castle has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Golden Castle's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.