Golden Delight 3005-1A is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FECA2A, LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Happy Day from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FECA2A · 3005-1A
Golden Delight
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Golden Delight Technical Profile
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Golden Delight in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Delight in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparGolden Delight
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyHappy Day
Happy Day
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Abstracta
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pineapple Soda
Behr
Nearly identical
Bumblebee
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Under the Sun
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cheerful
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Peeps
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rise-n-shine
PPG
Nearly identical
Extrovert
Kilz
Nearly identical
Saffron Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Delight
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Delight
#FECA2A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Delight
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Delight 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 Golden Delight.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Golden Delight — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Delight have?
Golden Delight by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Golden Delight in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Delight from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Delight are Happy Day by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Abstracta by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Pineapple Soda by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Golden Delight'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 Golden Delight?
Golden Delight has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.5, 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 Golden Delight's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.