Timid Absinthe 6003-5B is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DAE2B8, LRV 73 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pick of the Meadow from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DAE2B8 · 6003-5B
Timid Absinthe
73%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Timid Absinthe Technical Profile
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Timid Absinthe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Timid Absinthe in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparTimid Absinthe
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPick of the Meadow
Pick of the Meadow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Aloe Vera
PPG
Nearly identical
Lime Granita
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Windmill
Behr
Nearly identical
Clean Air
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Melon Extract
Kilz
Nearly identical
Soothing Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Thrive .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Tinted Mint
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Socially Lime
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Timid Absinthe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Timid Absinthe
#DAE2B8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8FB37F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Timid Absinthe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Timid Absinthe 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 Timid Absinthe.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Timid Absinthe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Timid Absinthe have?
Timid Absinthe by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Timid Absinthe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Timid Absinthe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Timid Absinthe are Pick of the Meadow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Aloe Vera by PPG (a near-identical match), Lime Granita by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Timid Absinthe'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 Timid Absinthe?
Timid Absinthe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.8, 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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Why Timid Absinthe's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.