ColorplanBenjamin Moore Happy Valley (212) is a very light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 81. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686), Farrow & Ball House White (No.2012) and Behr Banana Cream (350C-2). For trim, try Antiquity (OC-107).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 80.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F4E8C4 |
| RGB | 244, 232, 196 |
| HSL | 45°, 69%, 86% |
About Happy Valley
Happy Valley (212) is a very light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 81, Happy Valley reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Happy Valley's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Goldtone (OC-112); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Happy Valley changes with the light
Happy Valley is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Happy Valley's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Happy Valley 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 Happy Valley can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Happy Valley will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Happy Valley in real homes
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Happy Valley 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
Very close · ΔE 1.9
Also close: Friendly Yellow (ΔE 4.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Happy Valley questions
What undertone does Happy Valley have?
Happy Valley has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Happy Valley's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Happy Valley a light or dark color?
Happy Valley has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 80.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 81, Happy Valley reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Happy Valley in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon SW 6686 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Farrow & Ball: House White No.2012 (close, ΔE 2.5); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (close, ΔE 3.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Happy Valley?
Try Antiquity (OC-107) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Happy Valley's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Happy Valley work best?
Happy Valley works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 81, Happy Valley reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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