Peaceful Calm 3005-2C is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FAF0CE, LRV 87 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ambiance from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FAF0CE · 3005-2C
Peaceful Calm
87%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Peaceful Calm Technical Profile
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Peaceful Calm in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Peaceful Calm in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparPeaceful Calm
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreAmbiance
Ambiance
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Egg Nog
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Honey Moth
Behr
Nearly identical
Picture Perfect
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Shiny Silk
PPG
Nearly identical
Air .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Moonbeam
Kilz
Nearly identical
Natural Wool
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Daybreak
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Eco Ivory
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Peaceful Calm
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Peaceful Calm
#FAF0CE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0CB67
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Peaceful Calm
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Peaceful Calm 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 Peaceful Calm.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Peaceful Calm — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Peaceful Calm have?
Peaceful Calm 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 Peaceful Calm in your own space before committing.
What colors match Peaceful Calm from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Peaceful Calm are Ambiance by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Egg Nog by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Antiquity by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Peaceful Calm'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 Peaceful Calm?
Peaceful Calm has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 87.1, 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 Peaceful Calm's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.