Illuminate Me 8001-23G is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #EFB901, LRV 53 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Lock from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFB901 · 8001-23G
Illuminate Me
53%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Illuminate Me in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Illuminate Me in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparIlluminate Me
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsGolden Lock
Golden Lock
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cha Cha
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lizard Breath
Behr
Very similar
Fresh Scent
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Ducky Yellow
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sunflower
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Cheerful
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Rise-n-shine
PPG
Very similar
Signal Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Extrovert
Kilz
Very similar
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Illuminate Me
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Illuminate Me
#EFB901
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFD350
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Illuminate Me
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Illuminate Me 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 Illuminate Me.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Illuminate Me — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Illuminate Me have?
Illuminate Me by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Illuminate Me in your own space before committing.
What colors match Illuminate Me from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Illuminate Me are Golden Lock by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Cha Cha by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Dried Mustard by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Illuminate Me'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 Illuminate Me?
Illuminate Me has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.1, 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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