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Ref. #C8BF91 · 6006-5C

Marsh Green

52%LRV Value
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Marsh Green 6006-5C is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C8BF91, LRV 52 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is New Foliage from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Marsh Green Technical Profile

HEX Code#C8BF91
RGB200, 191, 145
LRV51.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandValspar

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Marsh Green in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Marsh Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparMarsh Green
Nearly identical
Vista PaintNew Foliage

New Foliage

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

New Foliage

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Lime Peel

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Burwell Green

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Season'S Change

Kilz

Nearly identical

Hearts of Palm

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Leaf .02

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Green Tea Oil

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Wheat Grass

Behr

Nearly identical

Country Style

PPG

Very similar

Green Beige

RAL

Very similar

Cord

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Marsh Green

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Marsh Green

#C8BF91

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A0AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Marsh Green

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Green Tea Oil

Complement

Velvet Robe

Marsh Green Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Thai Basil

Pop

Fancy Suede

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Alpine Top

Pop

Bravo!

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Deep Twilight Blue

Pop

Vivid Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Marsh Green.

Dry Leaf

Valspar · 3008-8A

#CEC193

Herb Cornucopia

Valspar · 6005-5C

#C3C18B

Prairie Dance

Valspar · 3006-10A

#CBB695

Epic

Valspar · 6008-3C

#CBBD9C

Dining Room Gold

Valspar · 3006-8A

#CFB78B

Hazy Earth

Valspar · 8004-18C

#CBB393

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Goldfield

Benjamin Moore · 292

#EBD281

Peter Pan

Hirshfield's · 0786

#A5A966

Gentle Yellow

Dunn-Edwards · DE5421

#FFF5BE

Joyful

PPG · 1107-2

#F6EEC0

Ray of Light

Hirshfield's · 0827

#FDF2C0

Magnolia

Dunn-Edwards · DEW322

#FFF9E4

Marsh Green — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Marsh Green have?
Marsh Green by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Marsh Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Marsh Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Marsh Green are New Foliage by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Hippolita by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), New Foliage by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Marsh Green'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 Marsh Green?
Marsh Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.6, 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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