Spearmint Haze 5006-5C is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #9DBAA7, 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.
Ref. #9DBAA7 · 5006-5C
Spearmint Haze
45%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Spearmint Haze Technical Profile
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Spearmint Haze in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Spearmint Haze in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSpearmint Haze
Nearly identical
BehrSpring Reflection
Spring Reflection
Behr
Nearly identical
Reeds
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Silver Leaf
PPG
Nearly identical
Appalachian Trail
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Spearmint
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Country Faire
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Longfellow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Aged Sage
Vista Paint
Very similar
Panoramic Trail
Kilz
Very similar
Whirlybird
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Water .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spearmint Haze
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Spearmint Haze.
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Spearmint Haze in your own space before committing.
What colors match Spearmint Haze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spearmint Haze are Spring Reflection by Behr (a near-identical match), Reeds by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Silver Leaf by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Spearmint Haze's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.