Afternoon Delight 6006-10A is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #BDDB8C, estimated LRV 63 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Festival Green from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #BDDB8C · 6006-10A
Afternoon Delight
63%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Afternoon Delight Technical Profile
HEX Code#BDDB8C
RGB189, 219, 140
Estimated LRV63.4
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygreen
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Afternoon Delight
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Afternoon Delight
#BDDB8C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#81B979
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Afternoon Delight
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Afternoon Delight 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
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Afternoon Delight — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Afternoon Delight have?
Afternoon Delight by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Afternoon Delight from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Afternoon Delight are Festival Green by PPG (a close digital match), Spring Green by PPG (a close digital match), Livin' Large by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Afternoon Delight's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Afternoon Delight?
Afternoon Delight has a estimated lightness value of 63.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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