Ref. #F3DE97 · 3006-4A
Late Day Sun
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Late Day Sun Technical Profile
What color is Late Day Sun? It's a light warm yellow with the hex code #F3DE97. Colors similar to Late Day Sun include Farrow & Ball Dayroom Yellow, Colorhouse Aspire .02, Sherwin-Williams Venetian Yellow. Late Day Sun has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 74, Late Day Sun reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Late Day Sun reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Late Day Sun
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Venetian Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
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
Tainted Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
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 belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Late Day Sun from other brands?
The closest matches are Dayroom Yellow by Farrow & Ball (#F7E29D), Aspire .02 by Colorhouse (#FAE39F), Venetian Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (#F6E3A1). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Late Day Sun?
Late Day Sun has an LRV of 73.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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