Zen Garden 6001-5C is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C4CFA5, LRV 59 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Washed Olive from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C4CFA5 · 6001-5C
Zen Garden
59%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Zen Garden Technical Profile
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Zen Garden in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Zen Garden in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparZen Garden
Nearly identical
BehrWashed Olive
Washed Olive
Behr
Nearly identical
Green Garland
PPG
Nearly identical
Subtle Celery
Kilz
Nearly identical
Landscape
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Baize Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
English Countryside
Vista Paint
Very similar
Trailing Vine
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wilde Grass
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wispy Mint
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Glass .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Zen Garden
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Zen Garden
#C4CFA5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8EAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Zen Garden
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Zen Garden 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 Zen Garden.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Zen Garden — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Zen Garden have?
Zen Garden 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 Zen Garden in your own space before committing.
What colors match Zen Garden from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Zen Garden are Washed Olive by Behr (a near-identical match), Green Garland by PPG (a near-identical match), Subtle Celery by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Zen Garden'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 Zen Garden?
Zen Garden has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.1, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Zen Garden's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.