Ref. #D5ECCF · 6003-7A
Garden Mist
79%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Garden Mist Technical Profile
What color is Garden Mist? It's a light cool green with the hex code #D5ECCF. Colors similar to Garden Mist include PPG Lantana Lime, Benjamin Moore Parkside Dunes, Dunn-Edwards Butter Lettuce. Garden Mist has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 79, Garden Mist reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. 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 Garden Mist
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Lantana Lime
PPG
Nearly identical
Parkside Dunes
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Butter Lettuce
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Graceful Mint
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mystical Sea
Behr
Nearly identical
Graceful Mint
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Jocular Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Budding Green
Kilz
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Garden Mist
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Garden Mist
#D5ECCF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7FB38E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Garden Mist
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Garden Mist 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 Mist.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Garden Mist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Garden Mist have?
Garden Mist by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Garden Mist from other brands?
The closest matches are Lantana Lime by PPG (#D7ECCD), Parkside Dunes by Benjamin Moore (#D4EED2), Butter Lettuce by Dunn-Edwards (#CFE7CB). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Garden Mist?
Garden Mist has an LRV of 78.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Garden Mist's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.