Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | La Vida |
| SKU | 8001-25F |
| Hex | #BFA303 |
| RGB | 191, 163, 3 |
| HSL | 51°, 97%, 38% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Valspar La Vida
La Vida sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
La Vida is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
7 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to La Vida within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #BFA303 in HSL space. Pair La Vida with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Valspar La Vida Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching La Vida from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Valspar 8001-25F directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of La Vida
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to La Vida is Citronella (SW 6915) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Citronella swatch →
Behr Equivalent of La Vida
At Behr, the closest color to La Vida is Citronette (HDC-MD-03) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Citronette swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of La Vida
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to La Vida is Pollination (PPG1215-7) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pollination swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of La Vida
At Glidden, the closest color to La Vida is Pollination (PPG1215-7) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pollination swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of La Vida
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to La Vida is Acidified (121-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Acidified swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of La Vida
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to La Vida is Lime Blast (HGSW 1221) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lime Blast swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of La Vida
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to La Vida is Pickle Juice (DE5468) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pickle Juice swatch →