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Meadow Dew
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Meadow Dew Technical Profile
What color is Meadow Dew? It's a light warm green with the hex code #E5D6B5. Colors similar to Meadow Dew include Benjamin Moore Cornice Tan, Vista Paint Tropical Straw, PPG At The Beach. Meadow Dew has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 68, Meadow Dew 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 Meadow Dew
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Cornice Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tropical Straw
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
At The Beach
PPG
Nearly identical
Hephaestus
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Journal White
Behr
Nearly identical
Bisque Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Convivial Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Stone .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Meadow Dew
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Meadow Dew
#E5D6B5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABB67C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Meadow Dew
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Meadow Dew 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 Meadow Dew.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Meadow Dew — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Meadow Dew have?
Meadow Dew by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Meadow Dew from other brands?
The closest matches are Cornice Tan by Benjamin Moore (#E3D4B4), Tropical Straw by Vista Paint (#E2D3B2), At The Beach by PPG (#E7D9B9). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Meadow Dew?
Meadow Dew has an LRV of 68.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Meadow Dew's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.