Flora 5004-2C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #5E6357, LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Black Forest from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5E6357 · 5004-2C
Flora
12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Flora Technical Profile
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Flora in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Flora in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparFlora
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBlack Forest
Black Forest
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pastoral
Behr
Nearly identical
Antiquated Olive
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dark Olive
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Castlemare
Vista Paint
Very similar
Serpentine
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Plunge Pool
PPG
Very similar
Concrete Grey
RAL
Very similar
Dark Umber
Kilz
Very similar
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Flora
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Flora
#5E6357
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#638E5F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Flora
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Flora 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 Flora.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Flora — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Flora have?
Flora by Valspar has a warm (golden) 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 Flora in your own space before committing.
What colors match Flora from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Flora are Black Forest by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), English Forest by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Pewter Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Flora'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 Flora?
Flora has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected 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 Flora's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.