Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Nectar of the Goddess |
| SKU | V018-3 |
| Hex | #CF9501 |
| RGB | 207, 149, 1 |
| HSL | 43°, 99%, 41% |
| LRV | 34.8 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Valspar Nectar of the Goddess
Nectar of the Goddess sits in the mid-range at LRV 34.8, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Nectar of the Goddess is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
12 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Nectar of the Goddess within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #CF9501 in HSL space. Pair Nectar of the Goddess with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Valspar Nectar of the Goddess Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Nectar of the Goddess from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Valspar V018-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nectar of the Goddess
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Nectar of the Goddess. The nearest is Crispy Gold (SW 6699) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Crispy Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Nectar of the Goddess
At Behr, the closest color to Nectar of the Goddess is Citronne (T16-09) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 34.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Citronne swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Nectar of the Goddess
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Nectar of the Goddess. The nearest is Spicy Mustard (2154-20) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 34.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Spicy Mustard swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Nectar of the Goddess
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Nectar of the Goddess. The nearest is Mecca Gold (PPG1209-7) at ΔE 4.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 34.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mecca Gold swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Nectar of the Goddess
Glidden has no exact twin of Nectar of the Goddess. The nearest is Mecca Gold (PPG1209-7) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 34.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mecca Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Nectar of the Goddess
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Nectar of the Goddess. The nearest is Mystic Yellow (219-7DB) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mystic Yellow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nectar of the Goddess
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Nectar of the Goddess. The nearest is Dashing Gold (HGSW 1212) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dashing Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Nectar of the Goddess
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Nectar of the Goddess is Roman Gold (DE5356) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 23 vs 34.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roman Gold swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Nectar of the Goddess
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Nectar of the Goddess. The nearest is Yellow Shout (0935) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 34.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Yellow Shout swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Nectar of the Goddess
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Nectar of the Goddess is Yellow Shout (0935) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yellow Shout swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Nectar of the Goddess
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Nectar of the Goddess. The nearest is Curry (C2-649) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 34.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Curry swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Nectar of the Goddess
At Kompozit, the closest color to Nectar of the Goddess is Yellow Shout (0935) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 34.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yellow Shout swatch →