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.
Ref. #FFD175 · 3001-2A
Soft Duckling
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soft Duckling Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Soft Duckling 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 Soft Duckling.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Duckling's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.