Valspar
Imperial Gold
3003-5C
Across a wall, it looks more gold than beige, especially near cool whites. Cream trim gives a softer blend. Dark green or black accents sharpen the palette. Strong afternoon light can intensify it, so sample before covering large areas.
Brand
Valspar
Code
3003-5C
Imperial Gold 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
Natural Lighting
Technical Specifications
Undertones
Type
Orange
Strength
High
Temperature
warm
Hue Angle
32°Orange Family
Lightness
67%Medium
Saturation
61%Saturated
LRV
47.8LRV 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 Codes
Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes
Darker Shades
Monochromatic dark
Lighter Shades
Monochromatic light
Complementary
Opposite on color wheel
Analogous
Adjacent colors
Warm Shades
Warm spectrum
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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