Summer Gold 3005-1B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FDD25D, 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.
Ref. #FDD25D · 3005-1B
Summer Gold
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Summer Gold Technical Profile
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Summer Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Summer Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSummer Gold
Nearly identical
PPGBeach Party
Beach Party
PPG
Nearly identical
Rubber Ducky
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Evening Star
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Evening Star
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Yellow Jubilee
Behr
Nearly identical
American Cheese
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sunny Side Up
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sunned Yellow
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wake Up
Kilz
Very similar
Saffron Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Summer Gold
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Summer 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Summer Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Summer Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summer Gold are Beach Party by PPG (a near-identical match), Rubber Ducky by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Fuzzy Navel by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Summer Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.