Timid Absinthe 6003-5B is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DAE2B8, estimated 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.
Valspar · #DAE2B8 · 6003-5B
Timid Absinthe
73%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Timid Absinthe Technical Profile
HEX Code#DAE2B8
RGB218, 226, 184
Estimated LRV72.8
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Timid Absinthe
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Pick of the Meadow
Vista Paint
#D7E1B9
Close digital match
Aloe Vera
PPG
#DBE5B9
Close digital match
Lime Granita
Sherwin-Williams
#DCE1B8
Close digital match
Windmill
Behr
#D6DEB7
Close digital match
Clean Air
Hirshfield's
#D8DDB6
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Melon Extract
Kilz
#D9E6BB
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Soothing Green
Benjamin Moore
#D4DFBB
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Colors That Work With Timid Absinthe
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Aloe Vera by PPG (a close digital match), Lime Granita by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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.