Master Gardener 8001-26D is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E2D388, LRV 65 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chartreuse from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E2D388 · 8001-26D
Master Gardener
65%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Master Gardener in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Master Gardener in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparMaster Gardener
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsChartreuse
Chartreuse
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Willowed Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Fire Dance
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Buttery Willow
PPG
Nearly identical
Fire Dance
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Light Ivory
RAL
Nearly identical
Hay Day
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mulholland Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
That'S My Lime
Behr
Very similar
Chilled Chardonnay
Kilz
Very similar
Beeswax .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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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
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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 sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Master Gardener in your own space before committing.
What colors match Master Gardener from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Master Gardener are Chartreuse by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Willowed Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Fire Dance by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Master Gardener'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 Master Gardener?
Master Gardener has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64.5, 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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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.