Ref. #E2DEC5 · 8003-28B
New Growth
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
New Growth Technical Profile
What color is New Growth? It's a light warm green with the hex code #E2DEC5. Colors similar to New Growth include PPG Wright Lemon White, PPG Bamboo, Benjamin Moore Pebble Rock. New Growth has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 72, New Growth reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to New Growth
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Wright Lemon White
PPG
Nearly identical
Pebble Rock
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Antique White
Behr
Nearly identical
Dried Lichen
Kilz
Nearly identical
Air .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Silver Fern
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gold Dust Prl over Eagle Feather
MPC
Nearly identical
Ionic Ivory
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With New Growth
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to New Growth.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
New Growth — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does New Growth have?
New Growth by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match New Growth from other brands?
The closest matches are Wright Lemon White by PPG (#E3DEC6), Bamboo by PPG (#E3DEC6), Pebble Rock by Benjamin Moore (#E4DFC8). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of New Growth?
New Growth has an LRV of 72.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why New Growth's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.