Garden Sprout 6004-9C is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #96D49D, LRV 56 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is May Apple from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #96D49D · 6004-9C
Garden Sprout
56%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Garden Sprout Technical Profile
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Garden Sprout in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Garden Sprout in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparGarden Sprout
Nearly identical
PPGMay Apple
May Apple
PPG
Nearly identical
Copper Patina
Behr
Nearly identical
Iguana
Kilz
Nearly identical
Garden Goddess
Vista Paint
Very similar
Garden Goddess
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Peaceful Pastures
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Branch Brook Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Minted Julep
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Vegan
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Thrive .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pastel Green
RAL
Visible difference
Arsenic
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Garden Sprout
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Garden Sprout
#96D49D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7FB39F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Garden Sprout
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Garden Sprout 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 Sprout.
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 Sprout — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Garden Sprout have?
Garden Sprout by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Garden Sprout in your own space before committing.
What colors match Garden Sprout from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Garden Sprout are May Apple by PPG (a near-identical match), Copper Patina by Behr (a near-identical match), Iguana by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Garden Sprout'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 Garden Sprout?
Garden Sprout has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Sprout's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.