Island Sun 3007-3C is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #EFDA86, LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Knotty Green from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFDA86 · 3007-3C
Island Sun
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Island Sun in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Island Sun in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparIsland Sun
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyKnotty Green
Knotty Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lemon Curd
Behr
Nearly identical
Golden Bell
PPG
Nearly identical
Gatsby Glitter
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Laguna Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Fun Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sunlit Sand
Vista Paint
Very similar
Light Ivory
RAL
Very similar
Go Go Glow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Beeswax .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Glory Yellow
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Island Sun
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Island Sun
#EFDA86
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACC86A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Island Sun
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Island Sun 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 Island Sun.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Island Sun — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Island Sun have?
Island Sun 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 Island Sun in your own space before committing.
What colors match Island Sun from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Island Sun are Knotty Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Lemon Curd by Behr (a near-identical match), Golden Bell by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Island Sun'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 Island Sun?
Island Sun has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Island Sun's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.