Summer Sun 3007-2B is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FAEEB5, LRV 85 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Little Dipper from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FAEEB5 · 3007-2B
Summer Sun
85%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Summer Sun Technical Profile
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Summer Sun in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Summer Sun in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSummer Sun
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreLittle Dipper
Little Dipper
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Senegal Sun
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Easy On The Eyes
PPG
Nearly identical
Moonlit Yellow
Behr
Nearly identical
Aspire .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Lemon Sponge Cake
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Jasmine
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Icy Lemonade
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Lime Song
Kilz
Nearly identical
Illuminating
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Summer Sun
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Summer Sun
#FAEEB5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACCE64
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Summer Sun
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Summer Sun 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 Sun.
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 Sun — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Summer Sun have?
Summer Sun 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 Sun in your own space before committing.
What colors match Summer Sun from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summer Sun are Little Dipper by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Senegal Sun by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Cream Custard by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Summer Sun'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 Sun?
Summer Sun has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 84.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Summer Sun's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.