Carpathian Dawn 8002-29A is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E6E9CE, LRV 80 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tender Shoot from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E6E9CE · 8002-29A
Carpathian Dawn
80%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Carpathian Dawn Technical Profile
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Carpathian Dawn in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Carpathian Dawn in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparCarpathian Dawn
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sTender Shoot
Tender Shoot
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Glimpse of Spring
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Calming Aloe
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Just Perfect
PPG
Nearly identical
Lunar Light
Behr
Nearly identical
Lazy Caterpillar
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Healing Springs
Kilz
Nearly identical
Baby Kiwi
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sprout
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
Imagine .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Carpathian Dawn
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Carpathian Dawn
#E6E9CE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#94B082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Carpathian Dawn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Carpathian Dawn 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
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Carpathian Dawn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Carpathian Dawn have?
Carpathian Dawn 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 Carpathian Dawn in your own space before committing.
What colors match Carpathian Dawn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Carpathian Dawn are Tender Shoot by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Glimpse of Spring by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Tender Shoot by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Carpathian Dawn'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 Carpathian Dawn?
Carpathian Dawn has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Carpathian Dawn's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.