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.
Ref. #FFD052 · 3003-1C
Golden Promise
67%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Golden Promise Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Golden Promise 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 Promise.
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 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Golden Promise's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.