Inspiring Hue 5007-9A is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C6E4DB, estimated LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is At Sea from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #C6E4DB · 5007-9A
Inspiring Hue
73%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Inspiring Hue Technical Profile
HEX Code#C6E4DB
RGB198, 228, 219
Estimated LRV72.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygreen
BrandValspar
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At Sea
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#C5E4DC
Close digital match
Misty Isle
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#C2E2DC
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Waterfall
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#C0E3DA
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Jade Sea
Kilz
#C2E1D5
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#CFE9E0
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#BDE1D8
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#D0EBE2
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#CBEDE5
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Colors That Work With Inspiring Hue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Inspiring Hue
#C6E4DB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#83A6AF
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Inspiring Hue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Inspiring Hue 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
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Inspiring Hue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Inspiring Hue have?
Inspiring Hue by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the green color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Inspiring Hue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Inspiring Hue are At Sea by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Antiguan Sky by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Robin's Nest by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Inspiring Hue'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 Inspiring Hue?
Inspiring Hue has a estimated lightness value of 72.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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