Color-based antonym of "blues"?

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The definition of "blues" being used here is:

feelings of melancholy, sadness, or depression.

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Is there an antonym of this word, but based on a color name? The antonym would be synonymous with such words as optimistic, joie de vivre, delighted, cheerful, etc.
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Sridhar has got the ____ [or, Sridhar is ___ [a color adjective]]; as he sees no reason not to enjoy this moment, regardless of situation he is in.
John has been diagnosed with cancer [or whatever]; yet he remains optimistic and delighted at the ongoings of life. John has got the ___; or, John is ___ [a color adjective].

user403195 · Accepted Answer

Will peachy do?

Peachy (adj):

Resembling a peach, especially in color or texture.
[Informal] Splendid; fine.

[American Heritage Dictionary]

Weather Vane · Answer

The colour pink is associated with health and happiness:
From Farlex

in the pink
Healthy; in good condition.

and Farlex also has

tickled pink
Very pleased with someone or something.

So perhaps

Sridhar is tickled pink; he sees no reason not to enjoy this moment, regardless of the situation he is in.

Sridhar Ratnakumar · Answer

Credit goes to Jens Petersen on Twitter
Melancholy is dark blue, the opposite temperament is Sanguine: yellow
EDIT: Even though Jens described sanguine as "yellow", the dictionary definition below says it is "blood-red" (see comments for further context).

Rem · Answer

Not everyone views the color, blue, in the same way.  So, to have the blues, may have more than one (inherent) meaning.
The Color Psychology of Blue

As well, perhaps, even, some persons "love" being down, the underdog, etc.  To have the blues, but in a good way.

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