Ref. #B8B067 · 6007-6A
New Avocado
42%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
New Avocado Technical Profile
What color is New Avocado? It's a medium cool yellow with the hex code #B8B067. Colors similar to New Avocado include Dunn-Edwards Palm Leaf, Behr Pistachio, Vista Paint Sweet Celery. New Avocado has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 42 gives New Avocado depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. 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 New Avocado 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 New Avocado
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With New Avocado
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
New Avocado
#B8B067
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9DAF83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for New Avocado
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
New Avocado 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 New Avocado.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
New Avocado — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does New Avocado have?
New Avocado by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match New Avocado from other brands?
The closest matches are Palm Leaf by Dunn-Edwards (#BDB268), Pistachio by Behr (#BAAD64), Sweet Celery by Vista Paint (#B0AC62). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of New Avocado?
New Avocado has an LRV of 42.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why New Avocado's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.