Ref. #E9EFD9 · 6001-5A
Desert Seedling
84%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Desert Seedling Technical Profile
What color is Desert Seedling? It's a very light cool green with the hex code #E9EFD9. Colors similar to Desert Seedling include PPG Lime Meringue, Benjamin Moore Appalachian Green, PPG Memoir. Desert Seedling has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 84, Desert Seedling reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. 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 Desert Seedling
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Lime Meringue
PPG
Nearly identical
Appalachian Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Colleen Green
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Turtle Dove
Behr
Nearly identical
Colleen Green
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fragile Fern
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Frost White Prl over Eagle Feather
MPC
Nearly identical
Forest Light
Kilz
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Desert Seedling
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Desert Seedling.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Desert Seedling — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Seedling have?
Desert Seedling by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Desert Seedling from other brands?
The closest matches are Lime Meringue by PPG (#E6ECD6), Appalachian Green by Benjamin Moore (#E8EEDA), Memoir by PPG (#ECF0DA). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Desert Seedling?
Desert Seedling has an LRV of 84.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Desert Seedling's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.