Afternoon Delight 6006-10A is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #BDDB8C, 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.
Ref. #BDDB8C · 6006-10A
Afternoon Delight
63%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Afternoon Delight Technical Profile
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Afternoon Delight in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Afternoon Delight in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparAfternoon Delight
Nearly identical
PPGFestival Green
Festival Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Green Lime
Vista Paint
Very similar
Lightning Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Green Flash
Kilz
Very similar
Celtic Folklore
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Wasabi
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Green Lime
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Marjoram
Behr
Very similar
Sprout .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Dancing Green
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Afternoon Delight
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Afternoon Delight.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Afternoon Delight in your own space before committing.
What colors match Afternoon Delight from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Afternoon Delight are Festival Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Spring Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Livin' Large by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Afternoon Delight's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.