Johnny Cake 3001-6A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F2C89A, 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.
Ref. #F2C89A · 3001-6A
Johnny Cake
63%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Johnny Cake Technical Profile
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Johnny Cake in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Johnny Cake in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparJohnny Cake
Nearly identical
KilzCitrus Spice
Citrus Spice
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sundown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Delicious Melon
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Crestwood Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Glazed Peach
PPG
Nearly identical
Beige Natural
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Apple Turnover
Behr
Very similar
Citrus Sherbert
Vista Paint
Very similar
Atoll Sand
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Johnny Cake
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Johnny Cake.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Johnny Cake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Johnny Cake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Johnny Cake are Citrus Spice by Kilz (a near-identical match), Sundown by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Delicious Melon by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Johnny Cake's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.