Mellow Tune 5003-1B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C6CCC2, estimated LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shy Green from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #C6CCC2 · 5003-1B
Mellow Tune
59%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Mellow Tune Technical Profile
HEX Code#C6CCC2
RGB198, 204, 194
Estimated LRV59.1
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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#C9CFC5
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#C5CABE
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Sea Spray
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#C8CEC6
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Gray Wisp
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#C0C7BC
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#CCD2CA
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#CED2C8
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#C9CDBF
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#C7CEC8
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Colors That Work With Mellow Tune
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mellow Tune
#C6CCC2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD89
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mellow Tune
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mellow Tune 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
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Mellow Tune — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mellow Tune have?
Mellow Tune by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Mellow Tune from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mellow Tune are Shy Green by Behr (a close digital match), Life Lesson by PPG (a close digital match), Sea Spray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Mellow Tune'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 Mellow Tune?
Mellow Tune has a estimated lightness value of 59.1, 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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