Summer Mist 6004-3A is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E5E3D0, LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Celery Salt from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E5E3D0 · 6004-3A
Summer Mist
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Summer Mist Technical Profile
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Summer Mist in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Summer Mist in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSummer Mist
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCelery Salt
Celery Salt
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Green Lacewing
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pale Green Tea
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Coco Malt
Behr
Nearly identical
Au Natural
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sagey
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Salty Air
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sage Splash
PPG
Nearly identical
Bisque .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Classical Ivory
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
James White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Summer Mist
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Summer Mist
#E5E3D0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9DAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Summer Mist
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Summer Mist 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 Summer Mist.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Summer Mist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Summer Mist have?
Summer Mist by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Summer Mist in your own space before committing.
What colors match Summer Mist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summer Mist are Celery Salt by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Green Lacewing by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Pale Green Tea by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Summer Mist'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 Summer Mist?
Summer Mist has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 76.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Summer Mist's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.