Ref. #D4DCBC · 6001-5B
Prairie Willow
69%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Prairie Willow Technical Profile
What color is Prairie Willow? It's a light cool green with the hex code #D4DCBC. Colors similar to Prairie Willow include Benjamin Moore Sweet Caroline, Benjamin Moore Soothing Green, Benjamin Moore Hancock Green. Prairie Willow has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 69, Prairie Willow sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Prairie Willow
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Prairie Willow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Prairie Willow
#D4DCBC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8FAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Prairie Willow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Prairie Willow 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 Prairie Willow.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Prairie Willow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Prairie Willow have?
Prairie Willow by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Prairie Willow from other brands?
The closest matches are Sweet Caroline by Benjamin Moore (#D6DCBA), Soothing Green by Benjamin Moore (#D4DFBB), Hancock Green by Benjamin Moore (#D5DBC0). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Prairie Willow?
Prairie Willow has an LRV of 68.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Prairie Willow's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.