Ref. #EAF1DB · 7005-13
Tempered Spring
86%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Tempered Spring Technical Profile
What color is Tempered Spring? It's a very light cool green with the hex code #EAF1DB. Colors similar to Tempered Spring include Vista Paint Spring Sonnet, Behr Spring White, Dunn-Edwards Morning Frost. Tempered Spring has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 86, Tempered Spring reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Tempered Spring
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Spring Sonnet
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Spring White
Behr
Nearly identical
Morning Frost
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Appalachian Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lime Meringue
PPG
Nearly identical
Frost White Prl over Eagle Feather
MPC
Nearly identical
Colleen Green
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Forest Light
Kilz
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tempered Spring
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tempered Spring
#EAF1DB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#88B47E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tempered Spring
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tempered Spring 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 Tempered Spring.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tempered Spring — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tempered Spring have?
Tempered Spring by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Tempered Spring from other brands?
The closest matches are Spring Sonnet by Vista Paint (#EBF3DB), Spring White by Behr (#EDF5E0), Morning Frost by Dunn-Edwards (#EBF4DF). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Tempered Spring?
Tempered Spring has an LRV of 85.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tempered Spring's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.