Mid-Century ModernNorth-Facing

Fall Meadow

Valspar · 3007-3B

The Analysis

Fall Meadow is a saturated, golden-yellow hue that brings high-energy warmth to a room. With an LRV of 57, it reflects a significant amount of light, making spaces feel bright and expansive rather than cavernous.

This is a bold, personality-driven choice that works best as a statement wall or an accent in a breakfast nook. Using it on every wall can be overwhelming, so pair it with plenty of neutral white to keep the room balanced.

LRV 57

History & Origin

This tone is a hallmark of Mid-Century Modern design, often used in the 1950s and 60s to add warmth to minimalist architecture. It feels retro-inspired but remains fresh when paired with contemporary fixtures.

Undertonewarm
FamilyYellow

How to Use It

This color thrives in kitchens or mudrooms where you want an active, welcoming atmosphere. Pair it with dark walnut wood tones or matte black metal hardware to ground the brightness and prevent the space from looking too 'citrusy'.

The Mood

Living with this color feels inherently energizing and optimistic. Because it mimics natural sunlight, it can help counteract the gloom of a cloudy day and keep a space feeling cheerful.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

Brand Matches

Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.

  • Citrus Zest

    Behr · 390B-6

  • Hive Delight

    Valspar · V018-2

  • SPONTAN

    Jotun · 10432

  • Nectar

    Valspar · 8001-24F

  • Yellow Brick Road

    Benjamin Moore · 349

  • Sulfur Yellow

    Behr · P320-6

Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

  • Natural