Heraldic Gold 3010-3 is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E2BA4E, LRV 52 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Rae from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E2BA4E · 3010-3
Heraldic Gold
52%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Heraldic Gold Technical Profile
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Heraldic Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Heraldic Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparHeraldic Gold
Nearly identical
PPGGolden Rae
Golden Rae
PPG
Nearly identical
Golden Appeal
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lemon Surprise
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lemon Surprise
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Damask Gold
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Nugget
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Tamale Husk
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Yellow Gold
Behr
Very similar
Equator
Kilz
Visible difference
Broom Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Heraldic Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Heraldic Gold
#E2BA4E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1C56D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Heraldic Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Heraldic Gold 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 Heraldic Gold.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Heraldic Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Heraldic Gold have?
Heraldic Gold 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 Heraldic Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Heraldic Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Heraldic Gold are Golden Rae by PPG (a near-identical match), Golden Appeal by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Lemon Surprise by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Heraldic Gold'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 Heraldic Gold?
Heraldic Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.8, 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 Heraldic Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.