Happily Ever After 173 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FFCA64, LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spiced Butternut from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFCA64 · 173
Happily Ever After
60%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Happily Ever After Technical Profile
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Happily Ever After in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Happily Ever After in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreHappily Ever After
Nearly identical
BehrSpiced Butternut
Spiced Butternut
Behr
Nearly identical
Grilled Cheese
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Honey Pot
PPG
Nearly identical
Grilled Cheese
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Maple Taffy
Valspar
Nearly identical
Xanthous
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Golden Retriever
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
June Day
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Halo Gold
Kilz
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Happily Ever After
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Happily Ever After
#FFCA64
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C3D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Happily Ever After
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Happily Ever After Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Happily Ever After.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Happily Ever After — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Happily Ever After have?
Happily Ever After by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Happily Ever After in your own space before committing.
What colors match Happily Ever After from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Happily Ever After are Spiced Butternut by Behr (a near-identical match), Grilled Cheese by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Honey Pot by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Happily Ever After's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Happily Ever After?
Happily Ever After has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Happily Ever After's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.