Awakening 6006-10C is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #85BC50, 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.
Ref. #85BC50 · 6006-10C
Awakening
42%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Awakening Technical Profile
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Awakening in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Awakening in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparAwakening
Nearly identical
BehrAgave Plant
Agave Plant
Behr
Nearly identical
Apple Lime Cocktail
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Glass Bottle
Vista Paint
Very similar
Green Pear
PPG
Very similar
Glass Bottle
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cabbage Patch
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Green Peace
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lush Green
Kilz
Very similar
Electric Lime
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Thrive .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Yellow Green
RAL
Visible difference
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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 sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Awakening in your own space before committing.
What colors match Awakening from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Awakening are Agave Plant by Behr (a near-identical match), Apple Lime Cocktail by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
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.