Awakening 6006-10C is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #85BC50, estimated LRV 42 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Agave Plant from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #85BC50 · 6006-10C
Awakening
42%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Awakening Technical Profile
HEX Code#85BC50
RGB133, 188, 80
Estimated LRV41.5
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Awakening
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Agave Plant
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#7AB747
Close digital match
Apple Lime Cocktail
Benjamin Moore
#79BA43
Close digital match
Glass Bottle
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#93BB56
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#79BE58
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#9AB758
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Sherwin-Williams
#9ABA25
Visible digital difference
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#57A639
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Colors That Work With Awakening
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Awakening
#85BC50
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7EB47E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Awakening
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Awakening 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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Awakening — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Awakening have?
Awakening 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 Awakening from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Awakening are Agave Plant by Behr (a close digital match), Apple Lime Cocktail by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Glass Bottle by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Awakening'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 Awakening?
Awakening has a estimated lightness value of 41.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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