Golden Flame 3002-1A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FFB41C, LRV 54 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lemon Whisper from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFB41C · 3002-1A
Golden Flame
54%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Golden Flame Technical Profile
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Golden Flame in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Flame in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparGolden Flame
Nearly identical
Vista PaintLemon Whisper
Lemon Whisper
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lemon Whisper
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bumble Bee Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Twenty Carat
Behr
Nearly identical
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Goldfinch
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sweet As Honey
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Hot Sun
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Fall Gold
PPG
Very similar
Melon Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Aloha
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Flame
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Flame
#FFB41C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C1D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Flame
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Flame 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 Flame.
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 Flame — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Flame have?
Golden Flame 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 Flame in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Flame from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Flame are Lemon Whisper by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Lemon Whisper by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Bumble Bee Yellow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Golden Flame'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 Flame?
Golden Flame has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.0, 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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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 Flame's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.