Budding Green 8003-33B is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C7D3C2, LRV 63 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Green Lane from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C7D3C2 · 8003-33B
Budding Green
63%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Budding Green Technical Profile
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Budding Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Budding Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBudding Green
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsGreen Lane
Green Lane
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Jack and the Beanstalk
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Softest Juniper
PPG
Nearly identical
Perspective
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Light Year
Behr
Nearly identical
Hawthorne
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Topiary Tint
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Turning Leaf
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Leaf .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Seafoam Blanket
Kilz
Very similar
Teresa's Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Budding Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Budding Green
#C7D3C2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD8D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Budding Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Budding Green 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 Budding Green.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Budding Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Budding Green have?
Budding Green 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 Budding Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Budding Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Budding Green are Green Lane by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Jack and the Beanstalk by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Softest Juniper by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Budding Green'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 Budding Green?
Budding Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Budding Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.