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Ref. #F1DA65 · 8001-25D

Pursuit of Happiness

70%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Pursuit of Happiness 8001-25D is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F1DA65, LRV 70 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cheerful from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Pursuit of Happiness Technical Profile

HEX Code#F1DA65
RGB241, 218, 101
LRV69.8
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygreen
BrandValspar

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Pursuit of Happiness in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Pursuit of Happiness in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparPursuit of Happiness
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCheerful

Cheerful

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Feather Gold

Behr

Nearly identical

Dilly Dally

PPG

Nearly identical

Sun’s Glory

Vista Paint

Very similar

Lightning Bug

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Sun's Glory

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Finchy Yellow

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Funky Yellow

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Ivory

RAL

Very similar

Wake Up

Kilz

Very similar

Beeswax .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Pursuit of Happiness

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Pursuit of Happiness

#F1DA65

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AACC66

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Pursuit of Happiness

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Pursuit of Happiness

Complement

Magic Moment (620b-6)

Pursuit of Happiness Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Dried Bay Leaf

Pop

Tupelo Honey

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Deep Mint

Pop

Bravo!

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Moroccan Resort

Pop

Peek-A-Boo Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Pursuit of Happiness.

Golden Haze

Valspar · 3006-1C

#F8D866

Golden Mist

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#FBDD64

Pineapple Mousse

Valspar · 3008-3C

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Yellow Chimes

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#FFDD5D

Summer Gold

Valspar · 3005-1B

#FDD25D

Seth's Smile

Valspar · 8001-24D

#E8CE6C

More green colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Frost 1857

Behr · 1857

#F2F7F5

French Market

PPG · 1131-4

#A2C7A3

Mountain Green

Dutch Boy · 329-6DB

#2E4A41

Waterfall

Sherwin-Williams · 6750

#C0E3DA

Grass Green

RAL · 6010

#35682D

Coral Springs

Hirshfield's · H0075

#ABD1AF

Pursuit of Happiness — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Pursuit of Happiness have?
Pursuit of Happiness by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pursuit of Happiness in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pursuit of Happiness from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pursuit of Happiness are Cheerful by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Feather Gold by Behr (a near-identical match), Majestic Yellow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pursuit of Happiness'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 Pursuit of Happiness?
Pursuit of Happiness has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.8, 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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