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Ref. #C0BDAE · 8004-26C

Mother Nature

51%LRV Value
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Mother Nature 8004-26C is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C0BDAE, LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hurricane Haze from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Mother Nature Technical Profile

HEX Code#C0BDAE
RGB192, 189, 174
LRV50.7
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygreen
BrandValspar

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Mother Nature in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Mother Nature in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparMother Nature
Nearly identical
PPGHurricane Haze

Hurricane Haze

PPG

Nearly identical

Dave’s Den

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Winterwood

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Cliff Face

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Dave's Den

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Smokestack

Behr

Nearly identical

Soft Sage

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Stoneware Clay

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Nourish .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

Mizzle

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Silk Grey

RAL

Very similar

Urban Gateway

Kilz

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Mother Nature

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Mother Nature

#C0BDAE

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A0AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Mother Nature

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Austere Gray

Complement

Spring Violet

Mother Nature Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Thai Basil

Pop

Sand Mountain

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Alpine Top

Pop

Bravo!

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Deep Twilight Blue

Pop

Vivid Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Mother Nature.

Frappé

Valspar · 6003-1B

#BFBAAF

Soulful Grey

Valspar · 6004-1B

#BBB8AF

Luxe Gray

Valspar · 8005-4C

#BFB6AA

Seagull Beach

Valspar · 1002-10B

#C7B9B3

Mesa Tumbleweed

Valspar · 2008-10A

#C8B9A9

Winter Calm

Valspar · 4001-1B

#BBB4B3

More green colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Comforting Green

Behr · S400-2

#D6F4D1

Fresh Cut Grass

Dunn-Edwards · DE5599

#91CB7D

Midspring Morning

Dunn-Edwards · DE5693

#CFF7EF

Robin's Nest

Benjamin Moore · 618

#C1E1D6

Irish Folklore

Behr · P380-3

#D2FAB8

Teal Treat

Hirshfield's · 0712

#D9F2E3

Mother Nature — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Mother Nature have?
Mother Nature by Valspar has a neutral 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 Mother Nature in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mother Nature from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mother Nature are Hurricane Haze by PPG (a near-identical match), Dave’s Den by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Winterwood by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mother Nature'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 Mother Nature?
Mother Nature has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.7, 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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