Summer Smile 3006-2C is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F9F2CC, LRV 88 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spring Fever from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F9F2CC · 3006-2C
Summer Smile
88%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Summer Smile Technical Profile
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Summer Smile in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Summer Smile in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSummer Smile
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSpring Fever
Spring Fever
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Old Straw Hat
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Custard Cream
Behr
Nearly identical
Moonbeam
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lemon Tint
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Carriage Light
PPG
Nearly identical
Fresh Honeydew
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Air .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Pineapple Cream
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Eco Ivory
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Summer Smile
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Summer Smile
#F9F2CC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8C969
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Summer Smile
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Summer Smile 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 Smile.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Summer Smile — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Summer Smile have?
Summer Smile 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 Smile in your own space before committing.
What colors match Summer Smile from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summer Smile are Spring Fever by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Old Straw Hat by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Custard Cream by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Summer Smile'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 Smile?
Summer Smile has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 88.0, 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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Why Summer Smile's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.