Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Green as a Bean |
| SKU | M110 |
| Hex | #C2AB7B |
| RGB | 194, 171, 123 |
| HSL | 41°, 37%, 62% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Green as a Bean
Green as a Bean sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
Green as a Bean is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
17 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Green as a Bean 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 #C2AB7B in HSL space. Pair Green as a Bean 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 Green as a Bean Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Green as a Bean 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 M110 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Green as a Bean
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Green as a Bean is Downing Straw (SW 2813) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Downing Straw swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Green as a Bean
Behr's nearest match is Cliff Ridge (MQ2-29), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Green as a Bean without repainting risk. See the full Cliff Ridge swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Green as a Bean
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Green as a Bean is Avant Garde (272). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Avant Garde and you'll get the same color. See the full Avant Garde swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Green as a Bean
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Antiquity (PPG1093-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Green as a Bean without repainting risk. See the full Antiquity swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Green as a Bean
Glidden's nearest match is Antiquity (PPG1093-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Green as a Bean without repainting risk. See the full Antiquity swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Green as a Bean
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Corked Tan (320-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Green as a Bean without repainting risk. See the full Corked Tan swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Green as a Bean
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Mythic Green (HGSW 2215), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Green as a Bean without repainting risk. See the full Mythic Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Green as a Bean
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Green as a Bean is Medallion (DEC729) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Medallion swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Green as a Bean
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Green as a Bean. The nearest is Summer Pear (JG-44) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Summer Pear swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Green as a Bean
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Green as a Bean is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Green as a Bean
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Sassafras (0310), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Green as a Bean without repainting risk. See the full Sassafras swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Green as a Bean
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Green as a Bean is Gold Tweed (0884) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Tweed swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Green as a Bean
At Rodda, the closest color to Green as a Bean is Heathered Herb (R050) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heathered Herb swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Green as a Bean
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Green as a Bean is Bamboo (C2-875) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bamboo swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Green as a Bean
Clare has no exact twin of Green as a Bean. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Green as a Bean
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Green as a Bean. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Green as a Bean
At Kompozit, the closest color to Green as a Bean is Gold Tweed (0884) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Tweed swatch →