Desert Seedling 6001-5A is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E9EFD9, estimated LRV 84 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Willow White from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #E9EFD9 · 6001-5A
Desert Seedling
84%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Desert Seedling Technical Profile
HEX Code#E9EFD9
RGB233, 239, 217
Estimated LRV84.1
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandValspar
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#E9EED7
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#E8EEDA
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#E4EBD5
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#EFF2DB
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Forest Light
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#E1E9D1
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Light Bamboo
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#E7EEDD
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Colors That Work With Desert Seedling
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Seedling
#E9EFD9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8BB280
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Seedling
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Seedling 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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Desert Seedling — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Seedling have?
Desert Seedling by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green 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 Desert Seedling from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Seedling are Willow White by PPG (a close digital match), Lime Meringue by PPG (a close digital match), Appalachian Green by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Desert Seedling'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 Desert Seedling?
Desert Seedling has a estimated lightness value of 84.1, 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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