Shallow Valley 6011-9 is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #868E48, LRV 25 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vintage Vibe from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #868E48 · 6011-9
Shallow Valley
25%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Shallow Valley Technical Profile
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Shallow Valley in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shallow Valley in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparShallow Valley
Nearly identical
PPGVintage Vibe
Vintage Vibe
PPG
Nearly identical
Wild Thyme
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sea Turtle
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Farmer'S Road
Kilz
Nearly identical
Dash Of Oregano
Behr
Very similar
Limerick Trick
Vista Paint
Very similar
Terrapin Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Martina Olive
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Gecko
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Olive Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Yeabridge Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shallow Valley
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shallow Valley
#868E48
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F9D6C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shallow Valley
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shallow Valley 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 Shallow Valley.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Shallow Valley — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shallow Valley have?
Shallow Valley by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Shallow Valley in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shallow Valley from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shallow Valley are Vintage Vibe by PPG (a near-identical match), Wild Thyme by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Enough Is Enough by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shallow Valley'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 Shallow Valley?
Shallow Valley has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.9, 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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Why Shallow Valley's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.