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Valspar Epic GreenT619 · #888870 · LRV 23.9

Epic Green reads as a warm yellow tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover the color's details, what Valspar T619 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

VALSPAR EPIC GREEN
RGB 136, 136, 112LRV 23.9

Color spec

BrandValspar
NameEpic Green
SKUT619
Hex#888870
RGB136, 136, 112
HSL60°, 10%, 49%
LRV23.9
Undertonewarm yellow tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Valspar Epic Green

With an LRV of 23.9, Epic Green is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.

Epic Green works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.

Closest matches by brand

15 brands within ΔE 5

The 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 neutral from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.16
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6165 · #898473 · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 23
SW 14 · #8F8666 · ΔE 4.71 · LRV 24

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.28
All neutral at Behr →
UL200-5 · #898873 · ΔE 1.28 · LRV 24
PPU10-17 · #888B74 · ΔE 1.66 · LRV 25
N220-5 · #888877 · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 24
PPU8-21 · #8B8670 · ΔE 2.74 · LRV 24

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.82
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
1497 · #878872 · ΔE 0.82 · LRV 25
CC-722 · #878872 · ΔE 0.82 · LRV 25
AF-460 · #858A74 · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 25
1532 · #8F866B · ΔE 4.4 · LRV 24

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.88
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG11-28 · #8A876B · ΔE 1.88 · LRV 24
PPG1031-5 · #848470 · ΔE 2 · LRV 23
PPG1127-5 · #818770 · ΔE 2.84 · LRV 23
PPG1027-5 · #90876B · ΔE 4.4 · LRV 24

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.76
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG1031-5 · #84846F · ΔE 1.76 · LRV 23
PPG11-28 · #89876A · ΔE 1.9 · LRV 24
PPG1127-5 · #81876F · ΔE 2.84 · LRV 23
PPG1027-5 · #8F876B · ΔE 3.93 · LRV 24

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.56
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
323-5DB · #8A856B · ΔE 2.56 · LRV 23
HGSW 3233 · #898473 · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 23
HGSW 6165 · #898473 · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 23

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.2
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DESS26 · #8B896F · ΔE 1.2 · LRV 24
DET510 · #878573 · ΔE 2.73 · LRV 23
DE6236 · #8F886C · ΔE 3.5 · LRV 23
DESS24 · #8D8979 · ΔE 4.12 · LRV 25

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.79
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-53 · #8F8D79 · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 26
JG-60 · #86897D · ΔE 4.85 · LRV 24

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.63
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 13 · #8E8D6F · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 26
NO. 292 · #8C8C7A · ΔE 2.78 · LRV 26

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.07
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0429 · #81876C · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 23
0416 · #868766 · ΔE 3.12 · LRV 23

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.35
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0373 · #8F8B72 · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 27
0380 · #8D876D · ΔE 2.92 · LRV 25
0436 · #838C72 · ΔE 4.07 · LRV 26
0352 · #90876B · ΔE 4.4 · LRV 26

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.92
All neutral at Rodda →
R064 · #8C896D · ΔE 1.92 · LRV 25
CA162 · #90896E · ΔE 3.51 · LRV 25
CA173 · #808873 · ΔE 3.72 · LRV 23

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.27
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-938 · #838575 · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 23

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.35
All neutral at Kompozit →
0373 · #8F8B72 · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 26
0380 · #8D876D · ΔE 2.92 · LRV 24
0436 · #838C72 · ΔE 4.07 · LRV 25
0352 · #90876B · ΔE 4.4 · LRV 24

Similar Valspar colors

closest in the Valspar deck

The nearest shades to Epic Green within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

T616 · LRV 23.1
6008-2B · LRV 23.8
6003-2A · LRV 24.1
P097 · LRV 23.3
T587 · LRV 23.9
5003-2A · LRV 22.1

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #888870 in HSL space. Pair Epic Green with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#888870 + #707088
TRIADIC
#888870 · #708888 · #887088
ANALOGOUS
#887C70 · #888870 · #7C8870

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
3.62:1AA Large
Sample text on black
5.8:1AA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Valspar Epic Green Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Epic Green 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 T619 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Epic Green

Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Epic Green. The nearest is Connected Gray (SW 6165) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Connected Gray swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Epic Green

Behr's nearest match is Dried Basil (UL200-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23.9) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Epic Green without repainting risk. See the full Dried Basil swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Epic Green

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Epic Green is Rolling Hills (1497). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 23.9). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Rolling Hills and you'll get the same color. See the full Rolling Hills swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Epic Green

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Only Oregano (PPG11-28), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23.9) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Epic Green without repainting risk. See the full Only Oregano swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Epic Green

Glidden's nearest match is Only Oregano (PPG11-28), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23.9) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Epic Green without repainting risk. See the full Only Oregano swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Epic Green

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Epic Green is Heuchera Leaf (323-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23.9) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heuchera Leaf swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Epic Green

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Epic Green. The nearest is Conduit Grey (HGSW 3233) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Conduit Grey swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Epic Green

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Rural Woodlands (DESS26), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23.9) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Epic Green without repainting risk. See the full Rural Woodlands swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Epic Green

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Epic Green. The nearest is Eden (JG-60) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Eden swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Epic Green

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Epic Green is Treron (NO. 292) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 23.9) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Treron swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Epic Green

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Epic Green is Pendula Garden (0429) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23.9) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pendula Garden swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Epic Green

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Epic Green is Mirrored Willow (0380) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 23.9) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mirrored Willow swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Epic Green

Rodda's nearest match is Mossy Driftwood (R064), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 23.9) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Epic Green without repainting risk. See the full Mossy Driftwood swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Epic Green

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Epic Green is Olive Branch (C2-938) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23.9) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Olive Branch swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Epic Green

At Kompozit, the closest color to Epic Green is Mirrored Willow (0380) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23.9) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mirrored Willow swatch →

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