Late Day Sun 3006-4A is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F3DE97, estimated 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.
Valspar · #F3DE97 · 3006-4A
Late Day Sun
74%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Late Day Sun Technical Profile
HEX Code#F3DE97
RGB243, 222, 151
Estimated LRV73.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Late Day Sun
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Pineapple Salad by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Dayroom Yellow by Farrow & Ball (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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