Pale Maize 3005-8C is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F3E7C1, LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lily from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F3E7C1 · 3005-8C
Pale Maize
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pale Maize Technical Profile
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Pale Maize in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Maize in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparPale Maize
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsLily
Lily
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Twinkle Twinkle
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
America's Heartland
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
French Sonnet
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dandelion Tea
Behr
Nearly identical
Egg Noodle
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cookie Dough
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Barely Butter
PPG
Nearly identical
Light Shine
Kilz
Nearly identical
Grain .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Maize
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Maize
#F3E7C1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADC270
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Maize
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Maize 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 Pale Maize.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pale Maize — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Maize have?
Pale Maize by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pale Maize in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Maize from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Maize are Lily by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Twinkle Twinkle by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Dandelion Puff by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pale Maize'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 Pale Maize?
Pale Maize has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 80.1, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pale Maize's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.