Johnny Cake 3001-6A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F2C89A, estimated LRV 63 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Citrus Spice from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #F2C89A · 3001-6A
Johnny Cake
63%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Johnny Cake Technical Profile
HEX Code#F2C89A
RGB242, 200, 154
Estimated LRV62.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Johnny Cake
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Citrus Spice
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#F0C797
Close digital match
Sundown
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#F5C99E
Close digital match
Delicious Melon
Sherwin-Williams
#F5C894
Close digital match
Crestwood Tan
Benjamin Moore
#F1CAA2
Close digital match
Glazed Peach
PPG
#F2CAA2
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Beige Natural
Dutch Boy
#F3CD9E
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#EBBF91
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Colors That Work With Johnny Cake
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Johnny Cake
#F2C89A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C6C86A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Johnny Cake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Johnny Cake 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
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Johnny Cake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Johnny Cake have?
Johnny Cake by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Johnny Cake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Johnny Cake are Citrus Spice by Kilz (a close digital match), Sundown by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Delicious Melon by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Johnny Cake'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 Johnny Cake?
Johnny Cake has a estimated lightness value of 62.5, 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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