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New Growth

72%LRV Value
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New Growth 8003-28B is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E2DEC5, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bamboo from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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New Growth Technical Profile

HEX Code#E2DEC5
RGB226, 222, 197
LRV72.4
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygreen
BrandValspar

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New Growth in Every Brand

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

ValsparNew Growth
Nearly identical
PPGBamboo

Bamboo

PPG

Nearly identical

Misty Air

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Antique White 1823

Behr

Nearly identical

Dried Lichen

Kilz

Nearly identical

Air .03

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Green Lacewing

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Ionic Ivory

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Pancake Batter

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Pale Papyrus

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Crispa

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Oyster White

RAL

Very similar

Shadow White

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With New Growth

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Chartreuse Frost

Complement

Pearl Violet

New Growth 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

Shetland

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 New Growth.

Ancient Olive

Valspar · 6001-3A

#DEDECC

Cream in my Coffee

Valspar · 3003-10C

#E6DECF

Farm-Fresh Eggs

Valspar · 8004-10B

#EBD8CC

Silver Splendor

Valspar · 7006-20

#D7D6CA

Tea Stain

Valspar · 6001-1A

#D7D5C9

Crushed Out

Valspar · 7001-19

#E3D7D2

More green colors from other brands

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

Lime Spritz

PPG · 1121-2

#DAE1CF

Rocky Mountain Sky

Behr · 720E-3

#B3D1C7

Cricket Field

Behr · P370-4

#C0ED8B

Alfalfa Extract

Behr · M380-7

#40711F

Bay Green

Hirshfield's · 0705

#D3EBE0

Tropical Tide

PPG · 1229-4

#5ECAAE

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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample New Growth in your own space before committing.
What colors match New Growth from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to New Growth are Bamboo by PPG (a near-identical match), Wright Lemon White by PPG (a near-identical match), Misty Air by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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