Zen Garden 6001-5C is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C4CFA5, estimated 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.
Valspar · #C4CFA5 · 6001-5C
Zen Garden
59%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Zen Garden Technical Profile
HEX Code#C4CFA5
RGB196, 207, 165
Estimated LRV59.1
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Zen Garden
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Zen Garden from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Zen Garden are Washed Olive by Behr (a close digital match), Green Garland by PPG (a close digital match), Subtle Celery by Kilz (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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