Jacob's Ladder 8003-20D is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DAB88D, LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fortune Cookie from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DAB88D · 8003-20D
Jacob's Ladder
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Jacob's Ladder Technical Profile
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Jacob's Ladder in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Jacob's Ladder in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparJacob's Ladder
Nearly identical
BehrFortune Cookie
Fortune Cookie
Behr
Nearly identical
Boardwalk
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Roasted Peanut
Kilz
Nearly identical
Splash Of Honey
PPG
Nearly identical
Living Large
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Living Large
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Blonde
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Muslin Cloth
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Friar Tuck
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Hay
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Jacob's Ladder
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Jacob's Ladder
#DAB88D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5B87A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Jacob's Ladder
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Jacob's Ladder 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 Jacob's Ladder.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Jacob's Ladder — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Jacob's Ladder have?
Jacob's Ladder 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 Jacob's Ladder in your own space before committing.
What colors match Jacob's Ladder from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Jacob's Ladder are Fortune Cookie by Behr (a near-identical match), Boardwalk by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Roasted Peanut by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Jacob's Ladder'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 Jacob's Ladder?
Jacob's Ladder has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.1, 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.
Explore More with Jacob's Ladder
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Jacob's Ladder's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.