Safari Sun 3004-5B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DBA867, LRV 44 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Anjou Pear from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DBA867 · 3004-5B
Safari Sun
44%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Safari Sun Technical Profile
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Safari Sun in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Safari Sun in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSafari Sun
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsAnjou Pear
Anjou Pear
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cake Spice
Behr
Nearly identical
Old Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sundancer
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Gingerglow
PPG
Nearly identical
Spaghetti Squash
Kilz
Very similar
India Trade
Vista Paint
Very similar
Goby Desert
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Honey Beehive
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Safari Sun
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Safari Sun
#DBA867
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BABF73
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Safari Sun
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Safari Sun 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 Safari Sun.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Safari Sun — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Safari Sun have?
Safari Sun by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Safari Sun in your own space before committing.
What colors match Safari Sun from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Safari Sun are Anjou Pear by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Cake Spice by Behr (a near-identical match), Flower Field by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Safari Sun'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 Safari Sun?
Safari Sun has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.0, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Safari Sun's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.