Panacea 6002-3A is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DEDFC6, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Slow Dance from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DEDFC6 · 6002-3A
Panacea
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Panacea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Panacea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparPanacea
Nearly identical
PPGSlow Dance
Slow Dance
PPG
Nearly identical
Spring Frolic
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Planet Earth
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dried Lichen
Kilz
Nearly identical
Spring Bud
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Alpaca Blanket
Behr
Nearly identical
Woven Reed
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sprout
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Green Garden
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bisque .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Panacea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Panacea
#DEDFC6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#97AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Panacea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Panacea 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 Panacea.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Panacea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Panacea have?
Panacea 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 Panacea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Panacea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Panacea are Slow Dance by PPG (a near-identical match), Spring Frolic by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Planet Earth by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Panacea'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 Panacea?
Panacea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.4, 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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