Earth Friendly 8004-22C is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CDC09F, LRV 53 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Castaway Beach from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CDC09F · 8004-22C
Earth Friendly
53%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Earth Friendly Technical Profile
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Earth Friendly in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Earth Friendly in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparEarth Friendly
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sCastaway Beach
Castaway Beach
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Castaway Beach
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rustling Reed
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Laurel Canyon Beige
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cyprus Grass
PPG
Nearly identical
Tea Bag
Behr
Nearly identical
Bungalow Taupe
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Stone Guardians
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cord
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Season'S Change
Kilz
Very similar
Metal .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Silk Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Earth Friendly
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Earth Friendly
#CDC09F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Earth Friendly
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Earth Friendly 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 Earth Friendly.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Earth Friendly — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Earth Friendly have?
Earth Friendly by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Earth Friendly in your own space before committing.
What colors match Earth Friendly from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Earth Friendly are Castaway Beach by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Castaway Beach by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Rustling Reed by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Earth Friendly'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 Earth Friendly?
Earth Friendly has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Earth Friendly's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.