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Ref. #E2CC8B · 8002-25D

Papyrus Plant

61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Papyrus Plant 8002-25D is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E2CC8B, LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Yosemite Yellow from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Papyrus Plant Technical Profile

HEX Code#E2CC8B
RGB226, 204, 139
LRV61.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygreen
BrandValspar

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Papyrus Plant in Every Brand

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

ValsparPapyrus Plant
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreYosemite Yellow

Yosemite Yellow

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Sweet Angelica

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Vintage Yellow

PPG

Nearly identical

Sweet Angelica

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Lol Yellow

Behr

Nearly identical

Chilled Chardonnay

Kilz

Nearly identical

Glimmer of Green

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Sonoma Chardonnay

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Beeswax .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

Light Ivory

RAL

Very similar

Chartreuse

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Hay

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Colors That Work With Papyrus Plant

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Papyrus Plant

#E2CC8B

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ACBE74

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Papyrus Plant

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Organic Ingredient

Complement

Lively Lilac

Papyrus Plant Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Dried Bay Leaf

Pop

Sandy Peppers

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Deep Mint

Pop

Bravo!

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Night Scape

Pop

Cosmic Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Harpswell Green

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Desert Hotsprings

Valspar · 6008-5C

#E4D799

Swiftly Green

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More green colors from other brands

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

Tropical Tide

PPG · 1229-4

#5ECAAE

Silver Feather

Behr · BWC-29

#DEE9DD

Herb Garden

Benjamin Moore · 434

#63774A

Natures Reflection

Behr · N430-2

#C6E9D6

Pure Green

RAL · 6037

#008F39

Sign of Spring

Behr · PPL-25

#E3EDE2

Papyrus Plant — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Papyrus Plant have?
Papyrus Plant 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 Papyrus Plant in your own space before committing.
What colors match Papyrus Plant from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Papyrus Plant are Yosemite Yellow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sweet Angelica by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Vintage Yellow by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Papyrus Plant'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 Papyrus Plant?
Papyrus Plant has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.2, 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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