Ref. #8ECA97 · 6002-7C
Fresh Meadow
50%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Fresh Meadow Technical Profile
What color is Fresh Meadow? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #8ECA97. Colors similar to Fresh Meadow include Benjamin Moore Branch Brook Green, Behr Copper Patina, Hirshfield's Garden Goddess. Fresh Meadow has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 50, Fresh Meadow 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 Fresh Meadow
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fresh Meadow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fresh Meadow
#8ECA97
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#83AFA0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fresh Meadow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fresh Meadow 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 Fresh Meadow.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fresh Meadow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fresh Meadow have?
Fresh Meadow by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Fresh Meadow from other brands?
The closest matches are Branch Brook Green by Benjamin Moore (#89C68F), Copper Patina by Behr (#98CF9D), Garden Goddess by Hirshfield's (#99CEA0). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Fresh Meadow?
Fresh Meadow has an LRV of 50.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fresh Meadow's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.