Light Amber 3006-8B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E2CEA4, LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coconut Crumble from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E2CEA4 · 3006-8B
Light Amber
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Light Amber Technical Profile
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Light Amber in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Light Amber in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparLight Amber
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCoconut Crumble
Coconut Crumble
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lucent Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Coconut Crumble
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Foothills
PPG
Nearly identical
Riviera Sand
Behr
Nearly identical
Desert Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Canary Island
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Eccentric Ecru
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Goldilocks
Kilz
Very similar
Hay
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Light Amber
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Light Amber
#E2CEA4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADB979
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Light Amber
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Light Amber 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 Light Amber.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Light Amber — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Light Amber have?
Light Amber 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 Light Amber in your own space before committing.
What colors match Light Amber from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Light Amber are Coconut Crumble by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Lucent Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Coconut Crumble by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Light Amber'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 Light Amber?
Light Amber has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.0, 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 Light Amber's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.