Poseidon's Gold 3004-5A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CE9650, estimated LRV 36 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Delightful Golden from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #CE9650 · 3004-5A
Poseidon's Gold
36%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Poseidon's Gold Technical Profile
HEX Code#CE9650
RGB206, 150, 80
Estimated LRV35.5
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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#D29851
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Georgian Yellow
Hirshfield's
#D1974C
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Saffron Strands
Behr
#D39952
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Golden Rule
Sherwin-Williams
#CC9249
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Pattypan Squash
Dutch Boy
#CC9249
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Allspice
PPG
#CC974D
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Georgian Yellow
Vista Paint
#CF994E
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Vintage Find
Kilz
#CD9147
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Dunn-Edwards
#CB904E
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Colors That Work With Poseidon's Gold
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Poseidon's Gold
#CE9650
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8BB77
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Poseidon's Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Poseidon's Gold 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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Poseidon's Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Poseidon's Gold have?
Poseidon's Gold 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 Poseidon's Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Poseidon's Gold are Delightful Golden by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Georgian Yellow by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Saffron Strands by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Poseidon's Gold'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 Poseidon's Gold?
Poseidon's Gold has a estimated lightness value of 35.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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