Blade of Grass 8004-23D is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A59C85, estimated LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Herbal Wash from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #A59C85 · 8004-23D
Blade of Grass
34%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Blade of Grass Technical Profile
HEX Code#A59C85
RGB165, 156, 133
Estimated LRV33.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygreen
BrandValspar
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#A49B82
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Colors That Work With Blade of Grass
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blade of Grass
#A59C85
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blade of Grass
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blade of Grass 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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Blade of Grass — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blade of Grass have?
Blade of Grass by Valspar has a neutral 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 Blade of Grass from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blade of Grass are Herbal Wash by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Sandy Bluff by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Fossil Stone by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Blade of Grass'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 Blade of Grass?
Blade of Grass has a estimated lightness value of 33.5, 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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