Summer Gold 3005-1B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FDD25D, estimated LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Beach Party from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #FDD25D · 3005-1B
Summer Gold
68%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Summer Gold Technical Profile
HEX Code#FDD25D
RGB253, 210, 93
Estimated LRV67.8
UndertoneNeutral
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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Colors That Work With Summer Gold
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Summer Gold
#FDD25D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9D55D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Summer Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Summer 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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Summer Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Summer Gold have?
Summer Gold by Valspar has a neutral 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 Summer Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summer Gold are Beach Party by PPG (a close digital match), Rubber Ducky by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Fuzzy Navel by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Summer 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 Summer Gold?
Summer Gold has a estimated lightness value of 67.8, 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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