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.
Ref. #F1DA65 · 8001-25D
Pursuit of Happiness
70%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Pursuit of Happiness Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Pursuit of Happiness 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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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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Why Pursuit of Happiness's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.