Asparagus
6008-8C · #B1B323 · LRV 41.8 — warm yellow tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Thai Curry21
- 2Peristyle Brass30
- 3Asparagus41.8
- 4Honey Tea52
- 5Jackfruit62
What Color Is Asparagus, Really?
Asparagus reads as a warm yellow tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Valspar 6008-8C behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Asparagus
Asparagus is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
How Lighting Changes Asparagus
Asparagus sits in the mid-range at LRV 41.8, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Most complaints about Asparagus are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Valspar 6008-8C directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | FusionSW 6919 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.6 | 40 | Color page → |
| Behr | MargaritaP330-6 · Behr | 2.0 | 44 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Spring Moss2027-20 · Benjamin Moore | 2.9 | 43 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | HopscotchPPG1219-6 · PPG / Glidden | 4.1 | 45 | Color page → |
| Glidden | HopscotchPPG1219-6 · Glidden | 4.1 | 45 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Espanade123-7DB · Dutch Boy | 1.6 | 40 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Asparagus within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B1B323 in HSL space. Pair Asparagus with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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