Cool Bluegrass 5005-6A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #6E937F, estimated LRV 26 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grandview from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #6E937F · 5005-6A
Cool Bluegrass
26%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Cool Bluegrass Technical Profile
HEX Code#6E937F
RGB110, 147, 127
Estimated LRV25.7
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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#6B927F
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Colors That Work With Cool Bluegrass
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cool Bluegrass
#6E937F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADAC
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cool Bluegrass
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cool Bluegrass 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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Cool Bluegrass — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cool Bluegrass have?
Cool Bluegrass 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 Cool Bluegrass from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool Bluegrass are Grandview by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Village Green by Behr (a close digital match), Stanford Green by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Cool Bluegrass'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 Cool Bluegrass?
Cool Bluegrass has a estimated lightness value of 25.7, 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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Why Cool Bluegrass's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.