Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Crushed Oregano |
| SKU | 6007-6C |
| Hex | #9E9341 |
| RGB | 158, 147, 65 |
| HSL | 53°, 42%, 44% |
| LRV | 28.5 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Valspar Crushed Oregano
Crushed Oregano sits in the mid-range at LRV 28.5, 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.
Crushed Oregano 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.
Closest matches by brand
11 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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Crushed Oregano 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 #9E9341 in HSL space. Pair Crushed Oregano 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 Crushed Oregano Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Crushed Oregano 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 6007-6C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Crushed Oregano
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Crushed Oregano is Luau Green (SW 6712) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Luau Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Crushed Oregano
Behr's nearest match is Tangy Dill (HDC-FL13-8), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Crushed Oregano without repainting risk. See the full Tangy Dill swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Crushed Oregano
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Crushed Oregano is Lichen Green (2150-20) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lichen Green swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Crushed Oregano
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Crushed Oregano is Off the Grid (PPG1110-6) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Off the Grid swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Crushed Oregano
At Glidden, the closest color to Crushed Oregano is Off The Grid (PPG1110-6) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Off The Grid swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Crushed Oregano
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Crushed Oregano is Indolent Green (223-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 28.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Indolent Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Crushed Oregano
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Crushed Oregano is Green Gum Tree (HGSW 2223) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Gum Tree swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Crushed Oregano
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Crushed Oregano is Gecko (DE5482). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28.5). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Gecko and you'll get the same color. See the full Gecko swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Crushed Oregano
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Crushed Oregano. The nearest is Martina Olive (0795) at ΔE 4.23 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 28.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Martina Olive swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Crushed Oregano
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Crushed Oregano is Rain Boots (0802) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Boots swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Crushed Oregano
At Kompozit, the closest color to Crushed Oregano is Rain Boots (0802) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Boots swatch →