Nectar of the Goddess
V018-3 · #CF9501 · LRV 34.8 — warm red-orange tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Thai Curry21
- 2Tupelo Tree28
- 3Nectar of the Goddess34.8
- 4Honey Tea52
- 5Jackfruit62
What Color Is Nectar of the Goddess, Really?
Nectar of the Goddess reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Valspar V018-3 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Nectar of the Goddess
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.
How Lighting Changes 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.
Most complaints about Nectar of the Goddess are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Valspar V018-3 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Crispy GoldSW 6699 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.1 | 35 | Color page → |
| Behr | CitronneT16-09 · Behr | 3.0 | 37 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Spicy Mustard2154-20 · Benjamin Moore | 5.0 | 33 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Mecca GoldPPG1209-7 · PPG / Glidden | 4.6 | 33 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Mecca GoldPPG1209-7 · Glidden | 4.5 | 33 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Mystic Yellow219-7DB · Dutch Boy | 4.1 | 35 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The 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.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
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.
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