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Ref. #FAF1D1 · 3008-2C

Summer Moon

88%LRV Value
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Summer Moon 3008-2C is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FAF1D1, LRV 88 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Picture Perfect from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Summer Moon Technical Profile

HEX Code#FAF1D1
RGB250, 241, 209
LRV87.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandValspar

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Summer Moon in Every Brand

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

ValsparSummer Moon
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPicture Perfect

Picture Perfect

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Picture Perfect

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Halifax Cream

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Creme Brulee

Behr

Nearly identical

Candlelight Yellow

PPG

Nearly identical

Light of the Moon

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Moonbeam

Kilz

Nearly identical

Air .04

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Lemon Meringue

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Pithed Lemon

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Oyster White

RAL

Very similar

New White

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Summer Moon

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Summer Moon

#FAF1D1

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AFCA68

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Summer Moon

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Andover Cream

Complement

Sweet Lavender

Summer Moon 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

Tupelo Honey

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 Summer Moon.

Summer Morning

Valspar · 3007-2C

#F9F1C9

Abalone Pink

Valspar · 7002-17

#F8E8D9

Bermuda Sand

Valspar · 7002-10

#F3E8D6

Ambrosia Mist

Valspar · 6003-5A

#EDF1D3

Cosmic Cream

Valspar · 2007-2C

#FCE8C6

Sweet Sand

Valspar · 2007-6C

#F3E4D0

More yellow colors from other brands

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

Banana Chip

Dutch Boy · 321-2DB

#DCD0AA

Iced Lemon

Dunn-Edwards · DE5415

#FFFBC1

Intoxication

Behr · PPU10-5

#A1AC4D

Harbor Town

Benjamin Moore · 493

#CCCCAE

Eagle Rock

Behr · S-H-730

#46472D

Sugar Cookie

Dunn-Edwards · DE5450

#F2E2A4

Summer Moon — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Summer Moon have?
Summer Moon by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Summer Moon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Summer Moon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summer Moon are Picture Perfect by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Picture Perfect by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Egg Nog by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Summer Moon'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 Moon?
Summer Moon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 87.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.

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