Ref. #5A9185 · 5004-6A
Spa Green
24%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Spa Green Technical Profile
What color is Spa Green? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #5A9185. Colors similar to Spa Green include MPC Smooth Teal Met., Behr Coney Island, MPC Tarn Water. Spa Green has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 24, Spa Green creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. 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 Spa Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spa Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spa Green
#5A9185
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7999A5
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spa Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spa 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 Spa 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.
Spa Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spa Green have?
Spa Green by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Spa Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Smooth Teal Met. by MPC (#5D8D85), Coney Island by Behr (#5B8A80), Tarn Water by MPC (#66948B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Spa Green?
Spa Green has an LRV of 24.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Spa Green's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.