New Growth 8003-28B is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E2DEC5, estimated LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bamboo from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #E2DEC5 · 8003-28B
New Growth
72%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
New Growth Technical Profile
HEX Code#E2DEC5
RGB226, 222, 197
Estimated LRV72.4
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 Familygreen
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to New Growth
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Bamboo
PPG
#E3DEC6
Close digital match
Misty Air
Benjamin Moore
#E3DEC7
Close digital match
Antique White 1823
Behr
#E7E2CA
Close digital match
Dried Lichen
Kilz
#DDDCC4
Close digital match
Air .03
Colorhouse
#E5DFC9
Close digital match
Green Lacewing
Dunn-Edwards
#E3E1CC
Close digital match
Ionic Ivory
Sherwin-Williams
#E7DFC5
Close digital match
Pancake Batter
Dutch Boy
#E7DFC5
Close digital match
Pale Papyrus
Vista Paint
#E8E2C4
Close digital match
Crispa
Hirshfield's
#E7DFC1
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Oyster White
RAL
#EEEACD
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Shadow White
Farrow & Ball
#DED8C6
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Colors That Work With New Growth
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
New Growth
#E2DEC5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for New Growth
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
New Growth 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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New Growth — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does New Growth have?
New Growth by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the green 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 New Growth from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to New Growth are Bamboo by PPG (a close digital match), Wright Lemon White by PPG (a close digital match), Misty Air by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting New Growth'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 New Growth?
New Growth has a estimated lightness value of 72.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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