Ref. #C8BF91 · 6006-5C
Marsh Green
52%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Marsh Green Technical Profile
What color is Marsh Green? It's a medium cool yellow with the hex code #C8BF91. Colors similar to Marsh Green include Vista Paint New Foliage, Vista Paint Hippolita, Hirshfield's New Foliage. Marsh Green has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 52, Marsh Green sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Marsh Green reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Marsh Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
New Foliage
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
New Foliage
Hirshfield's
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
Olive Hint
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wheat Grass
Behr
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Marsh Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
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
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
Marsh Green 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 Marsh Green.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Marsh Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Marsh Green have?
Marsh Green by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Marsh Green from other brands?
The closest matches are New Foliage by Vista Paint (#C3BD90), Hippolita by Vista Paint (#CEC292), New Foliage by Hirshfield's (#C2BC90). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Marsh Green?
Marsh Green has an LRV of 51.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Marsh Green's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.