Ref. #5A8961 · 8002-33F
Laurel Wreath
21%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Laurel Wreath Technical Profile
What color is Laurel Wreath? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #5A8961. Colors similar to Laurel Wreath include Dunn-Edwards Spring Garden, Behr Island Palm, Dunn-Edwards Emerald Ring. Laurel Wreath has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 21, Laurel Wreath 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 Laurel Wreath
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Laurel Wreath
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Laurel Wreath
#5A8961
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#74A292
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Laurel Wreath
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Laurel Wreath 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 Laurel Wreath.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Laurel Wreath — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Laurel Wreath have?
Laurel Wreath by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Laurel Wreath from other brands?
The closest matches are Spring Garden by Dunn-Edwards (#558961), Island Palm by Behr (#5A8967), Emerald Ring by Dunn-Edwards (#578758). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Laurel Wreath?
Laurel Wreath has an LRV of 20.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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