Summer Smile 3006-2C is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F9F2CC, estimated 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.
Valspar · #F9F2CC · 3006-2C
Summer Smile
88%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Summer Smile Technical Profile
HEX Code#F9F2CC
RGB249, 242, 204
Estimated LRV88.0
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 Familyyellow
BrandValspar
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Spring Fever
Vista Paint
#FAF3CD
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Old Straw Hat
Benjamin Moore
#FAF3CB
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Custard Cream
Behr
#FBF5CE
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Moonbeam
Kilz
#F8F1CE
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Lemon Tint
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#FCF3CB
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Carriage Light
PPG
#F4EEC9
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Fresh Honeydew
Dunn-Edwards
#F6EFC5
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Air .04
Colorhouse
#FFF5D1
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Pineapple Cream
Sherwin-Williams
#F2EAC3
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Eco Ivory
Dutch Boy
#F3EAC6
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RAL
#EEEACD
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Colors That Work With Summer Smile
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Summer Smile from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summer Smile are Spring Fever by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Old Straw Hat by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Custard Cream by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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