Ref. #A9AB94 · 8003-30D
Cool Pine
40%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cool Pine Technical Profile
What color is Cool Pine? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #A9AB94. Colors similar to Cool Pine include Sherwin-Williams Clary Sage, MPC Cushion Moss, Benjamin Moore Nature. Cool Pine has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 40 gives Cool Pine depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Cool Pine
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cool Pine
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cool Pine
#A9AB94
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#95AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cool Pine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cool Pine 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 Pine.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cool Pine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cool Pine have?
Cool Pine by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Cool Pine from other brands?
The closest matches are Clary Sage by Sherwin-Williams (#ACAD97), Cushion Moss by MPC (#ABAD99), Nature by Benjamin Moore (#A6AB93). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cool Pine?
Cool Pine has an LRV of 39.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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