Shady Palm 5003-6C is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #547470, LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Evening Emerald from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #547470 · 5003-6C
Shady Palm
16%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Shady Palm Technical Profile
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Shady Palm in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shady Palm in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparShady Palm
Nearly identical
PPGEvening Emerald
Evening Emerald
PPG
Nearly identical
Stone Bridge
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wool .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Noble Fir
Behr
Very similar
Verdigris
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Mandalay Bay
Vista Paint
Very similar
Luscious Spruce
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Micropolis
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Rookwood Sash Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Mint Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
Culinary Herbs
Kilz
Visible difference
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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 sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Shady Palm in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shady Palm from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shady Palm are Evening Emerald by PPG (a near-identical match), Stone Bridge by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Wool .05 by Colorhouse (a very close match) — the best options for getting Shady Palm'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 Shady Palm?
Shady Palm has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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