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A match of Valspar 3005-1B Summer Gold is a warm, bright yellow-gold with a clear yellow bias and a slightly earthy undertone. It reads as a light, high-chroma color rather than a muted neutral, and its higher light reflectance gives it a clean, noticeable presence.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color reference can be used on sprayable parts that need a strong yellow-gold finish, such as metal brackets, handrails, mailbox parts, shelf edges, lamp bases, vent covers, switch plates, speaker grilles, PVC trim pieces, and decorative hardware. It is also useful for small furniture accents or accessory parts where an even sprayed film is easier than brushing.
Because this is a vivid, light color, coverage can be less forgiving over dark or uneven substrates and may take additional coats for uniform hiding. The final read can shift with finish, film build, and surface texture, and stronger outdoor exposure can be harder on saturated yellow-gold colors than on quieter neutrals.
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201-5 Daisy Shimmer
3003-1C Golden Promise
B20-3C Yellow Jacket
The Valspar Corporation is a manufacturer of paint and coatings based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Valspar was founded in 1806 as a paint dealership in Boston, Massachusetts. The Valspar name emerged in 1903 as the name of a clear varnish and became the company name in 1932. Sherwin-Williams acquired Valspar in June 2017.
MyPerfectColor is able to match all of the Valspar paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Valspar 3005-1B Summer Gold by matching the original Valspar color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor does not use Valspar paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Valspar 3005-1B Summer Gold and may not match Valspar Color standards. Refer to Valspar Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Valspar 3005-1B Summer Gold. If you intend to touch up paint that has been on your walls for years, know that your color has undoubtedly changed from the original due to exposure to light and age and the new paint may not match. You will achieve the best results by re-coating the entire surface.
If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact us and one of our expert staff would be happy to help.
Yes, but plastics vary a lot, so the safest approach is to test 3005-1B Summer Gold on the actual plastic first. MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, but some materials need different prep or primer to get reliable adhesion.
If the part is important or hard to replace, clean it first and use the MyPerfectColor primer for acrylic enamel to improve adhesion before applying the color match.
Use light, even coats instead of one heavy coat. Keep a consistent spray distance, overlap each pass slightly, and let each coat flash off before applying the next one.
Heavy passes can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy-looking color build. For 3005-1B Summer Gold, controlled coats usually give a cleaner result than trying to cover everything at once.
For metal or a previously painted surface, clean off dirt, grease, and any loose material first. If the surface is glossy, scuff it so the new coating has something to grip.
Rust, contamination, and the condition of the old coating can all affect how 3005-1B Summer Gold looks and bonds. The gloss and texture of the existing surface can also change the final appearance, so a test area is a good idea before coating the full part.
The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor product chemistry, not to the 3005-1B Summer Gold color name by itself. Check the Safety Data Sheets page for the specific MyPerfectColor product you plan to order.
You can find it here: https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm
Before ordering, confirm the brand color reference, the MyPerfectColor product format, the sheen, and the quantity you need. The code 3005-1B Summer Gold identifies the color target, but it does not define the finish or the product type.
MyPerfectColor custom color matches are made to order, so they should be selected carefully. Once a custom-made match is produced, it is not returnable or refundable.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Valspar 3005-1B Summer Gold enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.
The MyPerfectColor 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge spray paint need as the coverage is highly dependent on how it is applied. Learn more about how spray paint works at MyPerfectColor.
MyPerfectColor has hundreds of color books in its archive, including the original Valspar paint color books. The color Valspar 3005-1B Summer Gold you are looking for is in our library. We are able to make paint and verify that it matches the original.
Please note that if you are trying to touch up, the paint on your wall now is likely different than it was when first painted. MyPerfectColor will be sending the original color which may no longer match your walls. Learn more about color matching accuracy and our color matching service.
While we can provide Valspar 3005-1B Summer Gold in paint, we don't provide any crossover information. We've found that every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another brand.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the brand you want.
Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.