Pale Maize 3005-8C is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F3E7C1, estimated 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.
Valspar · #F3E7C1 · 3005-8C
Pale Maize
80%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pale Maize Technical Profile
HEX Code#F3E7C1
RGB243, 231, 193
Estimated LRV80.1
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 Familyyellow
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Pale Maize
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Lily
Sherwin-Williams
#F3E8C2
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Twinkle Twinkle
Dutch Boy
#F3E8C2
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America's Heartland
Benjamin Moore
#F6EAC3
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French Sonnet
Vista Paint
#F1E4BF
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Dandelion Tea
Behr
#F7EAC1
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Egg Noodle
Hirshfield's
#F1E3BD
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Cookie Dough
Dunn-Edwards
#F9EBC5
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Barely Butter
PPG
#F8E9C2
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Light Shine
Kilz
#FBEDC8
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Grain .01
Colorhouse
#FFF0C2
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Oyster White
RAL
#EEEACD
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Colors That Work With Pale Maize
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Pale Maize from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Maize are Lily by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Twinkle Twinkle by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Dandelion Puff by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Pale Maize's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.