Ref. #547470 · 5003-6C
Shady Palm
16%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Shady Palm Technical Profile
What color is Shady Palm? It's a deep cool neutral with the hex code #547470. Colors similar to Shady Palm include PPG Evening Emerald, Dunn-Edwards Stone Bridge, MPC New Brunswick Green. Shady Palm has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 16, Shady Palm creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Shady Palm pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Shady Palm
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shady Palm
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shady Palm
#547470
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#648497
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shady Palm
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shady Palm 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 Shady Palm.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Shady Palm — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shady Palm have?
Shady Palm by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Shady Palm from other brands?
The closest matches are Evening Emerald by PPG (#56736F), Stone Bridge by Dunn-Edwards (#52706C), New Brunswick Green by MPC (#51706D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Shady Palm?
Shady Palm has an LRV of 15.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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