ColorplanBenjamin Moore Happily Ever After (173) is a light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 64. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Babouche (No.223) and Behr Lemon Sorbet (330B-6). For trim, try Adobe White (2166-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 63.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FFC963 |
| RGB | 255, 201, 99 |
| HSL | 39°, 100%, 69% |
About Happily Ever After
Happily Ever After (173) is a light, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 64, Happily Ever After has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Happily Ever After's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. Next to Nacho Cheese (2018-40), it's darker and warmer.
How Happily Ever After changes with the light
Happily Ever After has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Happily Ever After's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Happily Ever After will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Happily Ever After can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Happily Ever After will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Happily Ever After in real homes
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Happily Ever After equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 6.8
Also close: Butter Up (ΔE 10.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Happily Ever After questions
What undertone does Happily Ever After have?
Happily Ever After has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Happily Ever After's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Happily Ever After a light or dark color?
Happily Ever After has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 63.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 64, Happily Ever After has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Happily Ever After in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jonquil SW 6674 (closest available, ΔE 6.8); Farrow & Ball: Babouche No.223 (close, ΔE 4.7); Behr: Lemon Sorbet 330B-6 (close, ΔE 3.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Happily Ever After?
Try Adobe White (2166-70) on trim and Pink Damask (OC-72) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Happily Ever After's undertone.
Where does Happily Ever After work best?
Happily Ever After works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 64, Happily Ever After has visible color without darkening a room much.
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