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Valspar Orange Glow3001-1A · #FFA501 · LRV 49.4

Orange Glow reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Valspar 3001-1A actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

VALSPAR ORANGE GLOW
RGB 255, 165, 1LRV 49.4

Color spec

BrandValspar
NameOrange Glow
SKU3001-1A
Hex#FFA501
RGB255, 165, 1
HSL39°, 100%, 50%
LRV49.4
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyYellow
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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 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 3
All yellow at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6899 · #F9AC34 · ΔE 3 · LRV 50
SW 6904 · #F8AC1D · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 50

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.38
All yellow at Behr →
310B-7 · #FFA600 · ΔE 0.38 · LRV 49
S-G-350 · #FFA600 · ΔE 0.38 · LRV 49
P270-7 · #FEA104 · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 47
S-G-340 · #FFA900 · ΔE 1.45 · LRV 50

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.63
All yellow at Benjamin Moore →
2018-20 · #FFA706 · ΔE 0.63 · LRV 46
2018-10 · #FF9F00 · ΔE 2.11 · LRV 46
2019-10 · #FFAF00 · ΔE 3.59 · LRV 52
2017-30 · #FFA134 · ΔE 4.64 · LRV 45

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.86
All yellow at Glidden →
05YY 42/727 · #F4A027 · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 42

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.12
All yellow at Dutch Boy →
112-7DB · #F9A301 · ΔE 1.12 · LRV 46
112-5DB · #F9AC34 · ΔE 3 · LRV 50
113-7DB · #F8AC1D · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 50

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.8
All yellow at Dunn-Edwards →
DEA116 · #FFAA00 · ΔE 1.8 · LRV 48
DE5307 · #FFAF37 · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 51
DE5292 · #EDA740 · ΔE 4.76 · LRV 43

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.1
All yellow at Diamond Vogel →
0956 · #FEAC23 · ΔE 2.1 · LRV 51
0962 · #FFB244 · ΔE 4.23 · LRV 55
0942 · #EDA829 · ΔE 4.45 · LRV 46

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.13
All yellow at Hirshfield's →
0956 · #FFA917 · ΔE 1.13 · LRV 48
0962 · #FFAF38 · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 52
0949 · #FFB000 · ΔE 3.95 · LRV 52
0955 · #FFB10D · ΔE 4.1 · LRV 51

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.13
All yellow at Kompozit →
0956 · #FFA917 · ΔE 1.13 · LRV 50
0962 · #FFAF38 · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 52
0949 · #FFB000 · ΔE 3.95 · LRV 52
0955 · #FFB10D · ΔE 4.1 · LRV 53

Similar Valspar colors

closest in the Valspar deck

The 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.

V015-3 · LRV 51.8
2007-1B · LRV 51.5
2008-1A · LRV 44.2
M226 · LRV 43.1
V013-2 · LRV 52.9
3002-3B · LRV 52.6

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.

COMPLEMENTARY
#FFA501 + #015BFF
TRIADIC
#FFA501 · #01FFA5 · #A501FF
ANALOGOUS
#FF2601 · #FFA501 · #DAFF01

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.97:1fail
Sample text on black
10.63:1AAA

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 →

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