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Ref. #CBD2C0 · 5008-3B

Spearmint Shale

63%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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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.

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Spearmint Shale Technical Profile

HEX Code#CBD2C0
RGB203, 210, 192
LRV62.6
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Liveable Green

Complement

Iris Pink

Spearmint Shale Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Boughs of Pine

Pop

City Chartreuse

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Shady Palm

Pop

Pishposh

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Spirit Blue

Pop

Purple Frenzy

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Spearmint Shale.

Mellow Spring

Valspar · 5007-3B

#CBD3C4

Heritage Gray

Valspar · 7007-24

#D1CBC1

Solstice Breeze

Valspar · 8003-31B

#D3D8C4

Pale Pastures

Valspar · 5006-3A

#D3D8C4

Modest Silver

Valspar · 4002-1A

#D0CAC7

Dusky Morn

Valspar · 8004-7A

#D7CDC6

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Fashion Pink

Kilz · RA240-02

#BBA4C2

Heath Gray

Behr · N380-2

#CAD8CD

Frosted

Benjamin Moore · CC-8

#C0A5A1

Broccoflower

Sherwin-Williams · 9039

#8FA277

High Speed Access

Behr · N530-3

#BDCCD1

Cultural Garden Green

PPG · 70GY 35/237

#83AC8A

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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