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Valspar Gold Strike (3004-1C)

Best Selleryellow

HEX

#C89828

RGB

200, 152, 40

LRV

30

Code

3004-1C

Overview

Valspar Gold Strike (3004-1C) is a best-selling yellow paint color with a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30. Medium — best for rooms with moderate natural light. This top-rated shade works beautifully in living room and bedroom settings and pairs well with Traditional design styles.

Color Specifications

  • HEX code: #C89828 | RGB: 200, 152, 40
  • Light Reflectance Value (LRV): 30 — Medium — best for rooms with moderate natural light
  • Undertone: Warm yellow
  • Color family: Yellow
  • Best for: living room, bedroom, dining room
  • Design styles: Traditional, Mid-Century Modern, Bohemian

Why Choose This Color

  • Gold Strike is one of the most searched Valspar colors for interior and exterior projects
  • With an LRV of 30, it provides balanced light reflection
  • The warm yellow undertone makes it versatile for various design styles
  • Designers frequently recommend Gold Strike for Traditional aesthetics

How to Use This Color

  1. 1Test Gold Strike with a sample swatch — colors shift under different lighting
  2. 2Observe at different times: morning (cool light), afternoon (warm), evening (artificial)
  3. 3North-facing rooms appear cooler, south-facing warmer — plan accordingly
  4. 4Pair with darker trim for contrast
  5. 5Use Valspar's recommended primer and apply 2 coats for best coverage

Tags

valsparyellowwarm-yellowlrv-30living-roombedroomdining-room

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Frequently Asked Questions

Valspar Gold Strike (3004-1C) is a best-selling yellow paint color with an LRV of 30, ideal for living room and bedroom spaces.