Spearmint Haze 5006-5C is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #9DBAA7, estimated LRV 45 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spring Reflection from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #9DBAA7 · 5006-5C
Spearmint Haze
45%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Spearmint Haze Technical Profile
HEX Code#9DBAA7
RGB157, 186, 167
Estimated LRV45.1
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Spring Reflection
Behr
#9EBCAA
Close digital match
Reeds
Dunn-Edwards
#A0BCA7
Close digital match
Silver Leaf
PPG
#9DB7A5
Close digital match
Appalachian Trail
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#A2BFB0
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#94B5A6
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Colors That Work With Spearmint Haze
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spearmint Haze
#9DBAA7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADA7
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spearmint Haze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spearmint Haze 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
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Spearmint Haze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spearmint Haze have?
Spearmint Haze by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Spearmint Haze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spearmint Haze are Spring Reflection by Behr (a close digital match), Reeds by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Silver Leaf by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Spearmint Haze'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 Spearmint Haze?
Spearmint Haze has a estimated lightness value of 45.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Spearmint Haze's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.