Irish Paddock 5006-4A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #96A38D, LRV 35 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Big Fish from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #96A38D · 5006-4A
Irish Paddock
35%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Irish Paddock Technical Profile
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Irish Paddock in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Irish Paddock in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparIrish Paddock
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBig Fish
Big Fish
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Big Fish
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tender Forest Sage
PPG
Nearly identical
Green Amazons
Behr
Nearly identical
Herb Bouquet
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Fresh Sod
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Shaded Fern
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Breakfast Room Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Weeping Willow
Kilz
Very similar
Coastal Plain
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Water .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Irish Paddock
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Irish Paddock
#96A38D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD88
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Irish Paddock
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Irish Paddock 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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Irish Paddock — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Irish Paddock have?
Irish Paddock by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Irish Paddock in your own space before committing.
What colors match Irish Paddock from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Irish Paddock are Big Fish by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Big Fish by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Tender Forest Sage by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Irish Paddock'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 Irish Paddock?
Irish Paddock has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Irish Paddock's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.