Ref. #85BC50 · 6006-10C
Awakening
42%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Awakening Technical Profile
What color is Awakening? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #85BC50. Colors similar to Awakening include Behr Agave Plant, Benjamin Moore Apple Lime Cocktail, MPC Limonlima. Awakening has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 42 gives Awakening depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Awakening
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Awakening
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Awakening.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Awakening — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Awakening have?
Awakening by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Awakening from other brands?
The closest matches are Agave Plant by Behr (#7AB747), Apple Lime Cocktail by Benjamin Moore (#79BA43), Limonlima by MPC (#8ABB42). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Awakening?
Awakening has an LRV of 41.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Awakening's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.