Happy Day VS-9601 is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #FFCA2C, estimated LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Delight from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #FFCA2C · VS-9601
Happy Day
64%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Happy Day Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFCA2C
RGB255, 202, 44
Estimated LRV63.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandDutch Boy
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Compare alternatives to Happy Day
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Golden Delight
Valspar
#FECA2A
Close digital match
Abstracta
Benjamin Moore
#FFCB26
Close digital match
Bumblebee
Dunn-Edwards
#FFC82A
Close digital match
Under the Sun
Vista Paint
#FFC82B
Close digital match
English Daisy
Behr
#FFC82B
Close digital match
Cheerful
Sherwin-Williams
#FFC723
Close digital match
Peeps
Hirshfield's
#FFCF38
Close digital match
Rise-n-shine
PPG
#FFC632
Close digital match
Extrovert
Kilz
#FECA43
Close digital match
Saffron Yellow
RAL
#F5D033
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Aspire .06
Colorhouse
#FFBA38
Visible digital difference
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
#ECC363
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Happy Day
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Happy Day
#FFCA2C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8D65C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Happy Day
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Happy Day 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
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Happy Day — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Happy Day have?
Happy Day by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Happy Day from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Happy Day are Golden Delight by Valspar (a close digital match), Abstracta by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Bumblebee by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Happy Day'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 Day?
Happy Day has a estimated lightness value of 63.7, 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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