Lewis Gold 3005-7C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CBA56B, LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Classic Gold from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CBA56B · 3005-7C
Lewis Gold
41%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lewis Gold Technical Profile
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Lewis Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lewis Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparLewis Gold
Nearly identical
BehrClassic Gold
Classic Gold
Behr
Nearly identical
Wright Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Root Beer Float
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Banana Nut
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sunrise Heat
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Goby Desert
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gingerbread Man
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cork Board
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Vintage Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lewis Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lewis Gold
#CBA56B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0B67C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lewis Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lewis Gold 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 Lewis Gold.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lewis Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lewis Gold have?
Lewis Gold by Valspar has a neutral 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 Lewis Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lewis Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lewis Gold are Classic Gold by Behr (a near-identical match), Corkboard by Behr (a near-identical match), Wright Gold by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lewis Gold'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 Lewis Gold?
Lewis Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lewis Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.