Blue Grass Mood 5006-6A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #8CA78B, estimated 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.
Valspar · #8CA78B · 5006-6A
Blue Grass Mood
35%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Blue Grass Mood Technical Profile
HEX Code#8CA78B
RGB140, 167, 139
Estimated LRV35.1
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Blue Grass Mood
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Aged Eucalyptus by Behr (a close digital match), Mermaid's Cove by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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