Ref. #C1CBC0 · 5004-3B
Garden Flower
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Garden Flower Technical Profile
What color is Garden Flower? It's a light warm gray with the hex code #C1CBC0. Colors similar to Garden Flower include Vista Paint Favored One, Hirshfield's Favored One, Vista Paint Rain Mist. Garden Flower has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 58, Garden Flower sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Garden Flower pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Garden Flower
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Favored One
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Favored One
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Teresa's Green
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Water .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Piedmont
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gray Wisp
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Granite
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
White Clover
PPG
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Garden Flower
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Garden Flower
#C1CBC0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD95
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Garden Flower
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Garden Flower 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 Garden Flower.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Garden Flower — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Garden Flower have?
Garden Flower by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Garden Flower from other brands?
The closest matches are Favored One by Vista Paint (#C1CABD), Favored One by Hirshfield's (#BFCABD), Rain Mist by Vista Paint (#BDC8BC). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Garden Flower?
Garden Flower has an LRV of 57.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Garden Flower's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.