Golden Chime 3006-5C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F0C282, estimated LRV 59 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Amber Waves from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #F0C282 · 3006-5C
Golden Chime
59%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Golden Chime Technical Profile
HEX Code#F0C282
RGB240, 194, 130
Estimated LRV58.7
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Amber Waves
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#EDC080
Close digital match
Sunset in Italy
Hirshfield's
#F0C484
Close digital match
Amberwave
PPG
#F2C284
Close digital match
Colonial Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
#EFC488
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Sunset in Italy
Vista Paint
#EFC483
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Pollen Grains
Behr
#F0C588
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Mocha
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#F3C683
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Golden Corn
Kilz
#F2C784
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Arts & Crafts Gold
Dunn-Edwards
#F5C68B
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#DFBD87
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Colors That Work With Golden Chime
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Chime
#F0C282
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C1C969
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Chime
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Chime 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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Golden Chime — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Chime have?
Golden Chime 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 Golden Chime from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Chime are Amber Waves by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Sunset in Italy by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Amberwave by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Golden Chime'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 Chime?
Golden Chime has a estimated lightness value of 58.7, 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 Golden Chime's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.