Late Day Sun 3006-4A is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F3DE97, LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hurricane Lamp Glow from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F3DE97 · 3006-4A
Late Day Sun
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Late Day Sun Technical Profile
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Late Day Sun in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Late Day Sun in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparLate Day Sun
Nearly identical
PPGHurricane Lamp Glow
Hurricane Lamp Glow
PPG
Nearly identical
Pineapple Salad
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Venetian Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Fresh Butter
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Aspen Yellow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Southern Exposure
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sign of the Crown
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Honey Tone
Behr
Nearly identical
Light Ivory
RAL
Very similar
Afternoon Tea
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Late Day Sun
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Late Day Sun
#F3DE97
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFCA68
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Late Day Sun
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Late Day 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 Late Day 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.
Late Day Sun — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Late Day Sun have?
Late Day 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 Late Day Sun in your own space before committing.
What colors match Late Day Sun from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Late Day Sun are Hurricane Lamp Glow by PPG (a near-identical match), Pineapple Salad by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Dayroom Yellow by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Late Day 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 Late Day Sun?
Late Day Sun has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.5, 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 Late Day Sun's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.