Golden Delight 3005-1A is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FECA2A, estimated 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.
Valspar · #FECA2A · 3005-1A
Golden Delight
64%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Golden Delight Technical Profile
HEX Code#FECA2A
RGB254, 202, 42
Estimated LRV63.5
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 Familyyellow
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Golden Delight
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Happy Day
Dutch Boy
#FFCA2C
Close digital match
Abstracta
Benjamin Moore
#FFCB26
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Pineapple Soda
Behr
#FFCC34
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Bumblebee
Dunn-Edwards
#FFC82A
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Under the Sun
Vista Paint
#FFC82B
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Cheerful
Sherwin-Williams
#FFC723
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Peeps
Hirshfield's
#FFCF38
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Rise-n-shine
PPG
#FFC632
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Extrovert
Kilz
#FECA43
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Saffron Yellow
RAL
#F5D033
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Colorhouse
#FFBA38
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Babouche
Farrow & Ball
#ECC363
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Colors That Work With Golden Delight
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Golden Delight from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Delight are Happy Day by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Abstracta by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Pineapple Soda by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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