Gleeful Joy 1001-3C is a purple paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A891B6, estimated LRV 32 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lilac Garden from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #A891B6 · 1001-3C
Gleeful Joy
32%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Gleeful Joy Technical Profile
HEX Code#A891B6
RGB168, 145, 182
Estimated LRV32.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Lilac Garden
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#A693BC
Close digital match
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#A291BA
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Colors That Work With Gleeful Joy
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gleeful Joy
#A891B6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85A8
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gleeful Joy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gleeful Joy 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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Gleeful Joy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gleeful Joy have?
Gleeful Joy by Valspar has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple 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 Gleeful Joy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gleeful Joy are Lilac Garden by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Yolanda by Vista Paint (a very close match), Yolanda by Hirshfield's (a very close match) — the best options for getting Gleeful Joy'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 Gleeful Joy?
Gleeful Joy has a estimated lightness value of 32.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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