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Ref. #86D2A9 · 6003-9C

Green Gala

54%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Green Gala 6003-9C is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #86D2A9, LRV 54 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pillow Mint from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Green Gala Technical Profile

HEX Code#86D2A9
RGB134, 210, 169
LRV54.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygreen
BrandValspar

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Green Gala in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Green Gala in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparGreen Gala
Nearly identical
PPGPillow Mint

Pillow Mint

PPG

Nearly identical

Sage Brush Place

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Summer Dragonfly

Behr

Nearly identical

Peaceful Pastures

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Florida Keys

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Aquamarine Ocean

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Iguana

Kilz

Very similar

Minted Julep

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Lark Green

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Thrive .04

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Arsenic

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Pastel Green

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Green Gala

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Green Gala

#86D2A9

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#7DB5B3

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Green Gala

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Pillow Mint

Complement

Brisked Berry

Green Gala Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Lime Twist

Pop

Awakening

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Empire Fleet Blue

Pop

Rose Dust

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Amethyst Ice

Pop

Glorious

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Green Gala.

Kelp

Valspar · 6001-8A

#8FC2A7

Sea Treasure

Valspar · 6002-9C

#87D8BB

Garden Sprout

Valspar · 6004-9C

#96D49D

Lavish Green

Valspar · 6002-10A

#73CDAE

Green Charm

Valspar · 5008-8A

#91C2B0

Fresh Meadow

Valspar · 6002-7C

#8ECA97

More green colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Waterfall

Sherwin-Williams · 6750

#C0E3DA

Grass Green

RAL · 6010

#35682D

Coral Springs

Hirshfield's · H0075

#ABD1AF

Mown Grass

Behr · M370-7

#4E8823

Rolling Hills

Behr · S-H-400

#93BC00

Graceful Mint

Vista Paint · 0727

#D9EED5

Green Gala — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Green Gala have?
Green Gala 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 Green Gala in your own space before committing.
What colors match Green Gala from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Green Gala are Pillow Mint by PPG (a near-identical match), Sage Brush Place by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Summer Dragonfly by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Green Gala'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 Green Gala?
Green Gala has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.0, 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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