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Ref. #FFD052 · 3003-1C

Golden Promise

67%LRV Value
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Golden Promise 3003-1C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FFD052, LRV 67 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Melted Butter from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Golden Promise Technical Profile

HEX Code#FFD052
RGB255, 208, 82
LRV67.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandValspar

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Golden Promise in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Golden Promise in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparGolden Promise
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsMelted Butter

Melted Butter

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Canary Diamond

Behr

Nearly identical

Decisive Yellow

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Fuzzy Navel

PPG

Nearly identical

Dandy Lion

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Dandy Lion

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Extrovert

Kilz

Nearly identical

Mary'S Canary

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Yellow Brick Road

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Saffron Yellow

RAL

Very similar

Babouche

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Aspire .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Golden Promise

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Golden Promise

#FFD052

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#BAD65C

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Golden Promise

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Golden Promise

Complement

Wild Pansy

Golden Promise Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Dried Bay Leaf

Pop

Sandy Peppers

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Deep Mint

Pop

Bravo!

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Starry Sky

Pop

Cosmic Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Golden Promise.

Dandelion Chain

Valspar · 3006-1B

#F9D14C

Sweet Mustard

Valspar · 3008-1B

#FBD950

Summer Gold

Valspar · 3005-1B

#FDD25D

Chickadee

Valspar · 3002-1B

#FFC34D

Golden Yellow

Valspar · 3007-1B

#FCD545

Gold Tone

Valspar · 3001-1C

#FFC14A

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Pink Ground

Farrow & Ball · 202

#EFD6C7

Magnolia Bloom

Vista Paint · 7939

#F9F0DA

Nosegay

PPG · 1069-1

#EFDBCD

Orange Ice

Behr · 270A-2

#FFDBC6

Alloy Bronze

Dutch Boy · 217-7DB

#996F32

Maple Granola

PPG · 16-25

#E8CBB4

Golden Promise — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Golden Promise have?
Golden Promise 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 Promise in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Promise from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Promise are Melted Butter by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Canary Diamond by Behr (a near-identical match), Decisive Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Golden Promise'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 Promise?
Golden Promise has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 67.0, 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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