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Ref. #FFAB37 · 3009-2

Sunset Glow

51%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Sunset Glow 3009-2 is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FFAB37, LRV 51 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pieces of Eight from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Sunset Glow Technical Profile

HEX Code#FFAB37
RGB255, 171, 55
LRV50.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandValspar

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Sunset Glow in Every Brand

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

ValsparSunset Glow
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPieces of Eight

Pieces of Eight

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Glorious Gold

Behr

Nearly identical

Pieces of Eight

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Ripe Pumpkin

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Golden Fish

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Luminous Bright Orange

RAL

Very similar

Aloha

Kilz

Very similar

Mandarin Orange

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Marigold Petals

PPG

Very similar

Goldenrod

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Aspire .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Sunset Glow

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Sunset Glow

#FFAB37

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#CCD65C

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Sunset Glow

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Sunset Glow

Complement

Brilliant Blue

Sunset Glow Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Warm Fog

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Frontier Paradise

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Quiet Mint

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Deep Mint

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Napa Dawn

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Starry Sky

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Sunset Glow.

Morning Sunrise

Valspar · 3011-2

#FFB234

Monarch Wing

Valspar · 2008-1A

#F99F3B

Sunspark

Valspar · 3010-2

#FFBC2E

Buttercup Squash

Valspar · 2007-1A

#F89839

Dandelion Wish

Valspar · 3001-1B

#FFBB46

Buttered Toffee

Valspar · 3005-3A

#EFBB3B

More orange colors from other brands

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

Rusty Orange

Dunn-Edwards · DE5248

#EDB384

Savory Cream

Benjamin Moore · 2105-70

#EDE2DB

Magnolia

Kilz · LD230-01

#FBE5BB

Ice Breaker

Benjamin Moore · CC-428

#E8DED0

Invigorate

Sherwin-Williams · 6886

#E47237

Champagne White

Kilz · TB-06

#EEE3D6

Sunset Glow — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Sunset Glow have?
Sunset Glow by Valspar has a warm (golden) 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 Sunset Glow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sunset Glow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sunset Glow are Pieces of Eight by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Glorious Gold by Behr (a near-identical match), Pieces of Eight by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sunset Glow'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 Sunset Glow?
Sunset Glow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.7, 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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