Cool Bluegrass 5005-6A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #6E937F, 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.
Ref. #6E937F · 5005-6A
Cool Bluegrass
26%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Cool Bluegrass Technical Profile
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Cool Bluegrass in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cool Bluegrass in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparCool Bluegrass
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsGrandview
Grandview
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Village Green
Behr
Nearly identical
Stanford Green
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Lehigh
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sheffield
PPG
Very similar
Backwoods Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mountain Meadow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Bitter Arugula
Kilz
Very similar
Mountain Meadow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Calke Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Glass .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cool Bluegrass
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Cool Bluegrass.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cool Bluegrass in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cool Bluegrass from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool Bluegrass are Grandview by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Village Green by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Cool Bluegrass's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.