Greek Oregano
8003-26F · #807854 · LRV 19 — warm yellow tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Nocturne8
- 2Secluded Green14
- 3Greek Oregano19
- 4Dorian Gray39
- 5Mindful Gray48
What Color Is Greek Oregano, Really?
Greek Oregano reads as a warm yellow tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Valspar 8003-26F behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Greek Oregano
Greek Oregano 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.
How Lighting Changes Greek Oregano
With an LRV of 19, Greek Oregano 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.
Most complaints about Greek Oregano 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 8003-26F 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 | EdamameSW 7729 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.8 | 20 | Color page → |
| Behr | MeadowlandHDC-AC-17 · Behr | 0.8 | 19 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Pine Grove511 · Benjamin Moore | 2.6 | 18 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | WoodbridgePPG1102-6 · PPG / Glidden | 3.9 | 18 | Color page → |
| Glidden | European Olive70YY 18/220 · Glidden | 1.9 | 18 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Castle Moss423-4DB · Dutch Boy | 4.3 | 19 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Greek Oregano 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 #807854 in HSL space. Pair Greek Oregano with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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