Spearmint Shale 5008-3B is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CBD2C0, LRV 63 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tea Light from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CBD2C0 · 5008-3B
Spearmint Shale
63%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Spearmint Shale Technical Profile
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Spearmint Shale in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Spearmint Shale in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSpearmint Shale
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreTea Light
Tea Light
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Terrace View
Behr
Nearly identical
Merry Music
PPG
Nearly identical
Seafoam Bubbles
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Vintage Find
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Frostwork
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Palo Verde
Kilz
Nearly identical
Hawthorne
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Glass Tile
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Leaf .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Eddy
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spearmint Shale
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spearmint Shale
#CBD2C0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#89AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spearmint Shale
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spearmint Shale 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 Shale — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spearmint Shale have?
Spearmint Shale 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 Shale in your own space before committing.
What colors match Spearmint Shale from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spearmint Shale are Tea Light by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Terrace View by Behr (a near-identical match), Merry Music by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Spearmint Shale'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 Shale?
Spearmint Shale has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Spearmint Shale's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.