Light Amber 3006-8B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E2CEA4, estimated 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.
Valspar · #E2CEA4 · 3006-8B
Light Amber
63%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Light Amber Technical Profile
HEX Code#E2CEA4
RGB226, 206, 164
Estimated LRV63.0
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 Familyorange
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Light Amber
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Coconut Crumble
Vista Paint
#E0CDA4
Close digital match
Lucent Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
#E4D0A5
Close digital match
Coconut Crumble
Hirshfield's
#E2CEA6
Close digital match
Foothills
PPG
#E1CFA5
Close digital match
Riviera Sand
Behr
#DECA9E
Close digital match
Desert Tan
Benjamin Moore
#E7D0A2
Close digital match
Canary Island
Dunn-Edwards
#E9D4A9
Close digital match
Eccentric Ecru
Dutch Boy
#DDCDA6
Close digital match
Grain .04
Colorhouse
#E1C9A1
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Goldilocks
Kilz
#EAD2AA
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Hay
Farrow & Ball
#DFC795
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Colors That Work With Light Amber
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Light Amber from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Light Amber are Coconut Crumble by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Lucent Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Coconut Crumble by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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