Blue Grass Mood 5006-6A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #8CA78B, LRV 35 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Glamorized Green from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8CA78B · 5006-6A
Blue Grass Mood
35%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Blue Grass Mood Technical Profile
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Blue Grass Mood in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Grass Mood in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBlue Grass Mood
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyGlamorized Green
Glamorized Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Aged Eucalyptus
Behr
Nearly identical
Mermaid's Cove
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Agate Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wild Thyme
Kilz
Very similar
Winchester Sage
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Green Silence
Vista Paint
Very similar
Breakfast Room Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Foggy Field
PPG
Very similar
Hidden Glade
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Thrive .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pale Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Grass Mood
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Grass Mood
#8CA78B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD98
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Grass Mood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Grass Mood 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 Blue Grass Mood.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Grass Mood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Grass Mood have?
Blue Grass Mood by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blue Grass Mood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Grass Mood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Grass Mood are Glamorized Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Aged Eucalyptus by Behr (a near-identical match), Mermaid's Cove by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Grass Mood'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 Blue Grass Mood?
Blue Grass Mood has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.1, 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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Related Reading
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 Blue Grass Mood's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.