Valspar

Canary Diamond

3008-6B

Canary Diamond is a light golden yellow with a creamy undertone. It feels sunny but softened. Kitchens, laundry rooms, or breakfast areas take it well where warmth should feel cheerful.

The color reflects plenty of light, so it can tint nearby whites. Ivory trim and natural wood keep the yellow approachable. Cool gray counters may sharpen it more than expected.

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Brand

Valspar

Code

3008-6B

Collection

Popular

Canary Diamond in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Valspar Canary Diamond under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Canary Diamond under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

41°

Orange Family

Lightness

78%

Light

Saturation

72%

Highly Saturated

LRV

68.3

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#efd59c

RGB Decimal

239, 213, 156

RGB Percent

93.7%, 83.5%, 61.2%

HSL

41.2, 72.2%, 77.5%

HSV

41.2, 34.7%, 93.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 10.9%, 34.7%, 6.3%

YIQ

214.3, 33.8, -12.3

XYZ

65.39, 68.34, 41.20

CIE Lab

86.18, 0.99, 31.51

CIE Luv

86.18, 19.72, 42.87

Hunter Lab

82.67, 0.97, 25.83

Decimal

15717788

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Canary Diamond Yellow Topaz Sun Salutation Gambol Gold

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Canary Diamond Antique Lace Polished Pearl Vanilla Ice Cream

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Canary Diamond High Hopes Pink Mimosa Shimmering Lime

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Canary Diamond Pink Mimosa Heartbeat Positively Pink

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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