Maple Taffy 3004-3C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FECA6D, estimated LRV 64 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Xanthous from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #FECA6D · 3004-3C
Maple Taffy
64%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Maple Taffy Technical Profile
HEX Code#FECA6D
RGB254, 202, 109
Estimated LRV64.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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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Xanthous
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#FAC76C
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Daffodil
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#FFC768
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Honey Pot
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#FFC863
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Golden Retriever
Dunn-Edwards
#F7C66B
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Happily Ever After
Benjamin Moore
#FFCA64
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Afternoon
Sherwin-Williams
#FBCB78
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Grilled Cheese
Hirshfield's
#FFC85F
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Grilled Cheese
Vista Paint
#FEC75D
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#FCC266
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Colors That Work With Maple Taffy
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Maple Taffy
#FECA6D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C4D55D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Maple Taffy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Maple Taffy 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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Maple Taffy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Maple Taffy have?
Maple Taffy by Valspar has a warm (golden) 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 Maple Taffy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Maple Taffy are Xanthous by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Daffodil by Behr (a close digital match), Beehive Yellow by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Maple Taffy'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 Maple Taffy?
Maple Taffy has a estimated lightness value of 64.4, 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 Maple Taffy's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.