Ref. #F1DA65 · 8001-25D
Pursuit of Happiness
70%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Pursuit of Happiness Technical Profile
What color is Pursuit of Happiness? It's a light cool green with the hex code #F1DA65. Colors similar to Pursuit of Happiness include Benjamin Moore Cheerful, Behr Feather Gold, Benjamin Moore Majestic Yellow. Pursuit of Happiness has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 70, Pursuit of Happiness reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Pursuit of Happiness
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Pursuit of Happiness.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pursuit of Happiness — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pursuit of Happiness have?
Pursuit of Happiness by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Pursuit of Happiness from other brands?
The closest matches are Cheerful by Benjamin Moore (#F4DE65), Feather Gold by Behr (#EEDB69), Majestic Yellow by Benjamin Moore (#EDD65A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pursuit of Happiness?
Pursuit of Happiness has an LRV of 69.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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