Golden Chime 3006-5C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F0C282, 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.
Ref. #F0C282 · 3006-5C
Golden Chime
59%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Golden Chime Technical Profile
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Golden Chime in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Chime in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparGolden Chime
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreAmber Waves
Amber Waves
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sunset in Italy
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Amberwave
PPG
Nearly identical
Colonial Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sunset in Italy
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pollen Grains
Behr
Nearly identical
Mocha
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Golden Corn
Kilz
Nearly identical
Arts & Crafts Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Chime
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Golden Chime.
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 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Golden Chime in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Chime from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Chime are Amber Waves by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sunset in Italy by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Amberwave by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
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 Golden Chime's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.