Ref. #F5E47A · 8001-25C
Wild Daffodil
76%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Wild Daffodil Technical Profile
What color is Wild Daffodil? It's a light cool green with the hex code #F5E47A. Colors similar to Wild Daffodil include Benjamin Moore Nononsense, Benjamin Moore Limon, Benjamin Moore Lightning Bug. Wild Daffodil has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 76, Wild Daffodil 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 Wild Daffodil
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wild Daffodil
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wild Daffodil
#F5E47A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8CE64
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wild Daffodil
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wild Daffodil 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 Wild Daffodil.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wild Daffodil — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wild Daffodil have?
Wild Daffodil by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Wild Daffodil from other brands?
The closest matches are Nononsense by Benjamin Moore (#F9E57C), Limon by Benjamin Moore (#F8E582), Lightning Bug by Benjamin Moore (#F8E37E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Wild Daffodil?
Wild Daffodil has an LRV of 76.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wild Daffodil's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.