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Valspar Green Goddess5008-6A · #8AAD7D · LRV 36.6

Green Goddess reads as a cool green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Valspar 5008-6A actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

VALSPAR GREEN GODDESS
RGB 138, 173, 125LRV 36.6

Color spec

BrandValspar
NameGreen Goddess
SKU5008-6A
Hex#8AAD7D
RGB138, 173, 125
HSL104°, 23%, 58%
LRV36.6
Undertonecool green tone
FamilyGreen
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About Valspar Green Goddess

Green Goddess sits in the mid-range at LRV 36.6, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.

Green Goddess is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.

Closest matches by brand

12 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 green from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.89
All green at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6444 · #8BA97F · ΔE 1.89 · LRV 36
SW 6732 · #7FAC6E · ΔE 3.55 · LRV 35
SW 9039 · #8FA277 · ΔE 4.56 · LRV 33
SW 9035 · #78B185 · ΔE 4.72 · LRV 37

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.72
All green at Behr →
S380-5 · #8BAA76 · ΔE 1.72 · LRV 36
430F-4 · #89AB83 · ΔE 2.12 · LRV 36
MQ6-46 · #8DAB89 · ΔE 3.78 · LRV 37

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.15
All green at Benjamin Moore →
565 · #7AAC7A · ΔE 3.15 · LRV 35
2034-40 · #7FB37F · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 38
432 · #9BAF7B · ΔE 4.23 · LRV 39

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.44
All green at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1131-5 · #8AB387 · ΔE 2.44 · LRV 39
PPG1130-5 · #91AF89 · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 38
PPG1120-6 · #91A674 · ΔE 3.83 · LRV 35

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.01
All green at Glidden →
30GY 38/296 · #92B07C · ΔE 2.01 · LRV 38
PPG1131-5 · #89B386 · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 39
PPG1130-5 · #91AF88 · ΔE 2.66 · LRV 38
70GY 35/237 · #83AC8A · ΔE 4.39 · LRV 35

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.13
All green at Dutch Boy →
228-4DB · #9DB682 · ΔE 4.13 · LRV 42
128-5DB · #83BB85 · ΔE 4.88 · LRV 42
HGSW 2265 · #8BA97F · ΔE 1.89 · LRV 36
HGSW 6444 · #8BA97F · ΔE 1.89 · LRV 36
HGSW 1284 · #78B185 · ΔE 4.72 · LRV 37
HGSW 9035 · #78B185 · ΔE 4.72 · LRV 37

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.82
All green at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5592 · #8BA673 · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 32
DE5627 · #7FB383 · ΔE 3.55 · LRV 36
DE5585 · #90A96E · ΔE 4.1 · LRV 33
DE5641 · #8AA786 · ΔE 4.24 · LRV 33

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.12
All green at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 76 · #90A987 · ΔE 4.12 · LRV 36

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.31
All green at Diamond Vogel →
0759 · #8CA875 · ΔE 2.31 · LRV 35
0723 · #7FB086 · ΔE 3.67 · LRV 37

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.14
All green at Hirshfield's →
0759 · #87A56F · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 34
H0080 · #8BB490 · ΔE 4.34 · LRV 40
H0079 · #9CB08A · ΔE 4.59 · LRV 40
0723 · #76AD83 · ΔE 4.74 · LRV 36

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.14
All green at Kompozit →
0759 · #87A56F · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 33
0723 · #76AD83 · ΔE 4.74 · LRV 35

Similar Valspar colors

closest in the Valspar deck

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

P098 · LRV 35.4
8002-30E · LRV 37
V061-4 · LRV 35.1
6001-6B · LRV 33.2
8002-33E · LRV 34
5007-6A · LRV 32.6

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #8AAD7D in HSL space. Pair Green Goddess with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#8AAD7D + #A07DAD
TRIADIC
#8AAD7D · #7D8AAD · #AD7D8A
ANALOGOUS
#A2AD7D · #8AAD7D · #7DAD88

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.51:1fail
Sample text on black
8.35:1AAA

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

Valspar Green Goddess Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Green Goddess 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 5008-6A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Green Goddess

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Lounge Green (SW 6444), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36.6) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Green Goddess without repainting risk. See the full Lounge Green swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Green Goddess

Behr's nearest match is Milkweed Pod (S380-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36.6) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Green Goddess without repainting risk. See the full Milkweed Pod swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Green Goddess

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Green Goddess is Cedar Green (2034-40) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 36.6) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cedar Green swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Green Goddess

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Green Goddess is Chatty Cricket (PPG1131-5) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 36.6) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chatty Cricket swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Green Goddess

At Glidden, the closest color to Green Goddess is Spring Hosta Green (30GY 38/296) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 36.6) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spring Hosta Green swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Green Goddess

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Coastal Seaglass (HGSW 2265), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36.6) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Green Goddess without repainting risk. See the full Coastal Seaglass swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Green Goddess

Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Green Goddess. The nearest is Kale (DE5585) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kale swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Green Goddess

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Green Goddess. The nearest is Folly Green (NO. 76) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Folly Green swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Green Goddess

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Green Goddess is Perennial Garden (0759) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 36.6) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Perennial Garden swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Green Goddess

Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Green Goddess. The nearest is Goddess Green (0723) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Goddess Green swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Green Goddess

Kompozit has no exact twin of Green Goddess. The nearest is Goddess Green (0723) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 36.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Goddess Green swatch →

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