Ref. #5F5F46 · 8003-29G
Herb Garland
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Herb Garland Technical Profile
What color is Herb Garland? It's a dark cool green with the hex code #5F5F46. Colors similar to Herb Garland include Dunn-Edwards Olive Court, Behr Classic Bronze, Behr Toasted Walnut. Herb Garland has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 11, Herb Garland creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. 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 Herb Garland
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Herb Garland
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Herb Garland
#5F5F46
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6C8256
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Herb Garland
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Herb Garland 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 Herb Garland.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Herb Garland — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Herb Garland have?
Herb Garland by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Herb Garland from other brands?
The closest matches are Olive Court by Dunn-Edwards (#5F5D48), Classic Bronze by Behr (#5A5B3F), Toasted Walnut by Behr (#61644C). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Herb Garland?
Herb Garland has an LRV of 11.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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