Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Orange Glow |
| SKU | 3001-1A |
| Hex | #FFA501 |
| RGB | 255, 165, 1 |
| HSL | 39°, 100%, 50% |
| LRV | 49.4 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Valspar Orange Glow
Orange Glow sits in the mid-range at LRV 49.4, 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.
Orange Glow 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
9 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Orange Glow 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 #FFA501 in HSL space. Pair Orange Glow 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 Orange Glow Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Orange Glow 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 3001-1A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Orange Glow
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Orange Glow is Gusto Gold (SW 6904) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gusto Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Orange Glow
The closest Behr equivalent of Orange Glow is Saffron Thread (310B-7). At ΔE 0.38 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49.4). If Behr is your counter, order Saffron Thread and you'll get the same color. See the full Saffron Thread swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Orange Glow
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Orange Glow is Mandarin Orange (2018-20). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 49.4). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Mandarin Orange and you'll get the same color. See the full Mandarin Orange swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Orange Glow
At Glidden, the closest color to Orange Glow is Marigold Petals (05YY 42/727) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 42 vs 49.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marigold Petals swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Orange Glow
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Mangolicious (112-7DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 49.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Orange Glow without repainting risk. See the full Mangolicious swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Orange Glow
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Flash of Orange (DEA116), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Orange Glow without repainting risk. See the full Flash of Orange swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Orange Glow
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Orange Glow is I Love To Boogie (0956) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full I Love To Boogie swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Orange Glow
Hirshfield's's nearest match is I Love To Boogie (0956), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Orange Glow without repainting risk. See the full I Love To Boogie swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Orange Glow
Kompozit's nearest match is I Love To Boogie (0956), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Orange Glow without repainting risk. See the full I Love To Boogie swatch →