Ref. #BDC389 · 785
Misty Valley
52%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Misty Valley Technical Profile
What color is Misty Valley? It's a medium cool yellow with the hex code #BDC389. Colors similar to Misty Valley include Vista Paint Misty Valley, PPG Jitterbug, Benjamin Moore Shades of Spring. Misty Valley has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 52, Misty Valley sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Misty Valley reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Misty Valley
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Misty Valley
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Misty Valley
#BDC389
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#95AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Misty Valley
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Misty Valley 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Misty Valley.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Misty Valley — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Misty Valley have?
Misty Valley by Hirshfield's has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Misty Valley from other brands?
The closest matches are Misty Valley by Vista Paint (#BCC287), Jitterbug by PPG (#BAC08A), Shades of Spring by Benjamin Moore (#BDC68E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Misty Valley?
Misty Valley has an LRV of 51.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Misty Valley's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.