Favourite Jade 5004-3C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A2B0A0, LRV 41 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fair Maiden from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A2B0A0 · 5004-3C
Favourite Jade
41%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Favourite Jade Technical Profile
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Favourite Jade in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Favourite Jade in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparFavourite Jade
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sFair Maiden
Fair Maiden
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fair Maiden
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Scenic
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Green Balsam
Behr
Nearly identical
Water .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Forever Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Graceful Green
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Gargoyle
PPG
Very similar
Sage Pond
Kilz
Very similar
Foggy Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Green Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Favourite Jade
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Favourite Jade
#A2B0A0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD94
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Favourite Jade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Favourite Jade 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 Favourite Jade.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Favourite Jade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Favourite Jade have?
Favourite Jade by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Favourite Jade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Favourite Jade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Favourite Jade are Fair Maiden by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Fair Maiden by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Scenic by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Favourite Jade'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 Favourite Jade?
Favourite Jade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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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 Favourite Jade's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.