Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | April Thicket |
| SKU | 5003-3C |
| Hex | #A8BAAF |
| RGB | 168, 186, 175 |
| HSL | 143°, 12%, 69% |
| LRV | 46.7 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Valspar April Thicket
April Thicket sits in the mid-range at LRV 46.7, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
April Thicket is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
17 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to April Thicket within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #A8BAAF in HSL space. Pair April Thicket with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Valspar April Thicket Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching April Thicket from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Valspar 5003-3C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of April Thicket
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Quietude (SW 6212), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 46.7) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for April Thicket without repainting risk. See the full Quietude swatch →
Behr Equivalent of April Thicket
The closest Behr equivalent of April Thicket is Zen (PPU11-14). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.7). If Behr is your counter, order Zen and you'll get the same color. See the full Zen swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of April Thicket
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to April Thicket is Rhine River (689) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.7) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rhine River swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of April Thicket
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of April Thicket. The nearest is Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Willow swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of April Thicket
Glidden has no exact twin of April Thicket. The nearest is Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) at ΔE 4.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Willow swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of April Thicket
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to April Thicket is Rainwash (331-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 46.7) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rainwash swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of April Thicket
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Rice Terrace (HGSW 3296), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.7) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for April Thicket without repainting risk. See the full Rice Terrace swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of April Thicket
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to April Thicket is Bidwell Blue (DET551) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.7) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bidwell Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of April Thicket
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to April Thicket is Texas Summer (JG-64) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 46.7) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Texas Summer swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of April Thicket
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Powder Blue (NO. 23), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.7) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for April Thicket without repainting risk. See the full Powder Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of April Thicket
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to April Thicket is Gaelic Garden (0463) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 46.7) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gaelic Garden swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of April Thicket
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to April Thicket is Ocean Cruise (0477) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.7) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of April Thicket
Rodda's nearest match is Verdigris (CA185), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.7) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for April Thicket without repainting risk. See the full Verdigris swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of April Thicket
At C2 Paint, the closest color to April Thicket is Misty Morn (C2-702) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46.7) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Misty Morn swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of April Thicket
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to April Thicket is Svenska Blue (SVENSKA BLUE) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 46.7) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Svenska Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of April Thicket
At Kompozit, the closest color to April Thicket is Ocean Cruise (0477) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.7) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →