Happy Valley 212 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F5E9C5, LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cottonseed from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F5E9C5 · 212
Happy Valley
78%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Happy Valley Technical Profile
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Happy Valley in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Happy Valley in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreHappy Valley
Nearly identical
BehrCottonseed
Cottonseed
Behr
Nearly identical
Limon Sorbet
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pale Maize
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lily
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Shiny Silk
PPG
Nearly identical
Cookie Dough
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
French Sonnet
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Light Shine
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lavish Lemon
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Air .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Happy Valley
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Happy Valley
#F5E9C5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFC46E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Happy Valley
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Happy Valley 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 Happy Valley.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Happy Valley — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Happy Valley have?
Happy Valley 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 Happy Valley in your own space before committing.
What colors match Happy Valley from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Happy Valley are Cottonseed by Behr (a near-identical match), Rice Wine by Behr (a near-identical match), Limon Sorbet by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Happy Valley'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 Happy Valley?
Happy Valley has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Happy Valley's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.