Ref. #CDC09F · 8004-22C
Earth Friendly
53%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Earth Friendly Technical Profile
What color is Earth Friendly? It's a medium warm green with the hex code #CDC09F. Colors similar to Earth Friendly include Hirshfield's Castaway Beach, Vista Paint Castaway Beach, Benjamin Moore Crown Point Sand. Earth Friendly has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 53, Earth Friendly sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Earth Friendly
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Castaway Beach
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Castaway Beach
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Crown Point Sand
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tea Bag
Behr
Nearly identical
Beach Dune
PPG
Nearly identical
Bungalow Taupe
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Star of Gold
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Stone Guardians
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
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 belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Earth Friendly from other brands?
The closest matches are Castaway Beach by Hirshfield's (#D0C19F), Castaway Beach by Vista Paint (#CEC09C), Crown Point Sand by Benjamin Moore (#CFC4A5). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Earth Friendly?
Earth Friendly has an LRV of 53.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Earth Friendly's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.