Explorer Green
T616 · #7E8773 · LRV 23.1 — cool green tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Essex Green6
- 2Vintage Vogue12
- 3Explorer Green23.1
- 4Evergreen Fog30
- 5Clary Sage41
What Color Is Explorer Green, Really?
Explorer Green reads as a cool green tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Valspar T616 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Explorer Green
Explorer Green works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
How Lighting Changes Explorer Green
With an LRV of 23.1, Explorer Green is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Explorer Green 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 T616 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 | Privilege GreenSW 6193 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.8 | 23 | Color page → |
| Behr | Sage GreenICC-77 · Behr | 1.3 | 22 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Rolling Hills1497 · Benjamin Moore | 3.7 | 25 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | ShebangPPG1127-5 · PPG / Glidden | 1.7 | 23 | Color page → |
| Glidden | ShebangPPG1127-5 · Glidden | 1.9 | 23 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Balsam Sprig325-4DB · Dutch Boy | 3.7 | 22 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Explorer Green 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 #7E8773 in HSL space. Pair Explorer Green with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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