Ref. #CAD39D · 6003-5C
Mild Evergreen
62%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Mild Evergreen Technical Profile
What color is Mild Evergreen? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #CAD39D. Colors similar to Mild Evergreen include PPG True To You, Vista Paint Fresh Start, Hirshfield's Fresh Start. Mild Evergreen has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 62, Mild Evergreen 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 Mild Evergreen 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 Mild Evergreen
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mild Evergreen
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mild Evergreen
#CAD39D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#91B082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mild Evergreen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mild Evergreen 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 Mild Evergreen.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mild Evergreen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mild Evergreen have?
Mild Evergreen by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Mild Evergreen from other brands?
The closest matches are True To You by PPG (#CDD3A3), Fresh Start by Vista Paint (#CFD4A3), Fresh Start by Hirshfield's (#CFD4A4). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Mild Evergreen?
Mild Evergreen has an LRV of 61.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mild Evergreen's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.