Lunar Tide 6006-3B is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DBD9BE, estimated LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dune Grass from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #DBD9BE · 6006-3B
Lunar Tide
68%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Lunar Tide Technical Profile
HEX Code#DBD9BE
RGB219, 217, 190
Estimated LRV68.4
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Lunar Tide
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Dune Grass
Benjamin Moore
#DBDABF
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Woven Reed
Dunn-Edwards
#DDDCBF
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Elise
Hirshfield's
#D8D7B9
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Dried Lichen
Kilz
#DDDCC4
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Pale Cucumber
Behr
#D6D5BD
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River Reed
PPG
#DEDBC4
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Celery
Sherwin-Williams
#E0DDBD
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Grass Cloth
Dutch Boy
#E0DDBD
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Villa Nova
Vista Paint
#E2E0C2
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Nourish .01
Colorhouse
#D5D3BF
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Oyster White
RAL
#EEEACD
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Colors That Work With Lunar Tide
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lunar Tide
#DBD9BE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9CAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lunar Tide
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lunar Tide 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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Lunar Tide — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lunar Tide have?
Lunar Tide by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Lunar Tide from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lunar Tide are Dune Grass by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Nantucket Breeze by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Pistachio Ice Cream by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Lunar Tide'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 Lunar Tide?
Lunar Tide has a estimated lightness value of 68.4, 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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