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Ref. #FFD175 · 3001-2A

Soft Duckling

68%LRV Value
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Soft Duckling 3001-2A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FFD175, LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sunny Days from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Soft Duckling Technical Profile

HEX Code#FFD175
RGB255, 209, 117
LRV68.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandValspar

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Soft Duckling in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Soft Duckling in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparSoft Duckling
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSunny Days

Sunny Days

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Golden Plumeria

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Jazz Age Yellow

Kilz

Nearly identical

Sun Rays

PPG

Nearly identical

Honeybee Yellow

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Summer Sherbert

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Apricot Glow

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Lemon Burst

Behr

Nearly identical

Bread 'n Butter

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Yellow Ground

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Aspire .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Soft Duckling

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Soft Duckling

#FFD175

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#C2D65C

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Soft Duckling

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Soft Duckling

Complement

Pansy Garden

Soft Duckling Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Dried Bay Leaf

Pop

Sandy Peppers

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Deep Mint

Pop

Bravo!

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Starry Sky

Pop

Cosmic Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Soft Duckling.

Golden Butter

Valspar · 3002-1C

#FFD277

Summer Wheat

Valspar · 3004-1C

#FFD979

Maple Taffy

Valspar · 3004-3C

#FECA6D

Bask in the Glow

Valspar · 2008-1C

#F7CC7C

Peach Tea

Valspar · 3002-3C

#FDC572

Honey Glaze

Valspar · 3003-2A

#FFDD7A

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Peach of Mind

Behr · CE-04

#FFE2B4

Golden Gate

Sherwin-Williams · 7679

#D9AD7F

Balcony Rose

Behr · PPF-10

#C8B4AC

Blanched Almond

Dunn-Edwards · DE5259

#FFF0E3

Quiet Veranda

Behr · 350F-4

#EDD6A5

Apple Turnover

Behr · M250-3

#EBBF91

Soft Duckling — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Soft Duckling have?
Soft Duckling by Valspar has a neutral 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 Soft Duckling in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Duckling from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Duckling are Sunny Days by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Golden Plumeria by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Golden Groves by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Duckling'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 Soft Duckling?
Soft Duckling has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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