Earth Friendly 8004-22C is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CDC09F, estimated 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.
Valspar · #CDC09F · 8004-22C
Earth Friendly
53%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Earth Friendly Technical Profile
HEX Code#CDC09F
RGB205, 192, 159
Estimated LRV53.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygreen
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Earth Friendly
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Castaway Beach
Hirshfield's
#D0C19F
Close digital match
Castaway Beach
Vista Paint
#CEC09C
Close digital match
Rustling Reed
Dutch Boy
#CEC19D
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Laurel Canyon Beige
Benjamin Moore
#CFC4A5
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Cyprus Grass
PPG
#C8BC99
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Tea Bag
Behr
#C7BB99
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Bungalow Taupe
Dunn-Edwards
#CEBE9F
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Stone Guardians
Sherwin-Williams
#CABA97
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Cord
Farrow & Ball
#D6C39E
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#CDC196
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#BDB091
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#CAC4B0
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Colors That Work With Earth Friendly
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Earth Friendly from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Earth Friendly are Castaway Beach by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Castaway Beach by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Rustling Reed by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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