Ref. #E2D388 · 8001-26D
Master Gardener
65%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Master Gardener Technical Profile
What color is Master Gardener? It's a light cool green with the hex code #E2D388. Colors similar to Master Gardener include Sherwin-Williams Chartreuse, Vista Paint Fire Dance, Sherwin-Williams Lively Yellow. Master Gardener has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 65, Master Gardener 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 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 Master Gardener
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Master Gardener
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Master Gardener
#E2D388
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5BE74
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Master Gardener
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Master Gardener 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 Master Gardener.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Master Gardener — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Master Gardener have?
Master Gardener by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Master Gardener from other brands?
The closest matches are Chartreuse by Sherwin-Williams (#E1D286), Fire Dance by Vista Paint (#E1D48E), Lively Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (#E6D88E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Master Gardener?
Master Gardener has an LRV of 64.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Master Gardener's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.