Ref. #EBB880 · 3001-5C
Spun Gold
54%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Spun Gold Technical Profile
What color is Spun Gold? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #EBB880. Colors similar to Spun Gold include Hirshfield's Mom's Apple Pie, Vista Paint Mom's Apple Pie, Sherwin-Williams Polvo de Oro. Spun Gold has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 54, Spun Gold sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Spun Gold
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Mom's Apple Pie
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mom's Apple Pie
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Polvo de Oro
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Golden Mist
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Sauce
Kilz
Nearly identical
Terra Sol
Behr
Nearly identical
Paloma Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Crisp Ecru
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spun Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spun Gold
#EBB880
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C3C66C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spun Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spun 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Spun Gold.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Spun Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spun Gold have?
Spun Gold by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Spun Gold from other brands?
The closest matches are Mom's Apple Pie by Hirshfield's (#EAB781), Mom's Apple Pie by Vista Paint (#E8B67E), Polvo de Oro by Sherwin-Williams (#E8B87F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Spun Gold?
Spun Gold has an LRV of 53.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Spun Gold's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.