Ref. #CFEBCE · 8001-31A
Refreshing Green
77%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Refreshing Green Technical Profile
What color is Refreshing Green? It's a light cool green with the hex code #CFEBCE. Colors similar to Refreshing Green include Behr April Mist, PPG Applemint, Benjamin Moore Parkside Dunes. Refreshing Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 77, Refreshing Green 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 Refreshing Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Refreshing Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Refreshing Green
#CFEBCE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7FB397
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Refreshing Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Refreshing Green 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 Refreshing Green.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Refreshing Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Refreshing Green have?
Refreshing Green by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Refreshing Green from other brands?
The closest matches are April Mist by Behr (#CEEBCE), Applemint by PPG (#CDEACD), Parkside Dunes by Benjamin Moore (#D4EED2). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Refreshing Green?
Refreshing Green has an LRV of 77.1, 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 Refreshing Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.