Gleeful Joy 1001-3C is a purple paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A891B6, 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.
Ref. #A891B6 · 1001-3C
Gleeful Joy
32%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Gleeful Joy Technical Profile
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Gleeful Joy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gleeful Joy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparGleeful Joy
Nearly identical
Vista PaintLilac Garden
Lilac Garden
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Yolanda
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Fruit Punch
Kilz
Very similar
Kismet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Hydrangea
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Violet Eclipse
PPG
Very similar
Purple Springs
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Uptown Girl
Behr
Very similar
Glitzy Glam
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pastel Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Shallot
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gleeful Joy
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Gleeful Joy.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gleeful Joy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gleeful Joy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gleeful Joy are Lilac Garden by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gleeful Joy's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.