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Valspar Green MotifT677 · #B7B8A6 · LRV 47.1

Green Motif reads as a warm yellow tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Valspar T677 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

VALSPAR GREEN MOTIF
RGB 183, 184, 166LRV 47.1

Color spec

BrandValspar
NameGreen Motif
SKUT677
Hex#B7B8A6
RGB183, 184, 166
HSL63°, 11%, 69%
LRV47.1
Undertonewarm yellow tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Valspar Green Motif

Green Motif sits in the mid-range at LRV 47.1, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.

Green Motif 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

18 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 1.5
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6177 · #BBBCA7 · ΔE 1.5 · LRV 49
SW 6198 · #B6B5AB · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 46
SW 6170 · #BFB9AA · ΔE 4.01 · LRV 49

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.71
All neutral at Behr →
QE-34 · #B8B6A1 · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 46
N200-3 · #B7B8AD · ΔE 2.9 · LRV 47
N320-4 · #B3BBA9 · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 48
N210-3 · #BAB8AC · ΔE 3.13 · LRV 48

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.64
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
1495 · #B6B8A5 · ΔE 0.64 · LRV 47
CC-550 · #B6B8A5 · ΔE 0.64 · LRV 47
508 · #B8B8A1 · ΔE 1.84 · LRV 47
CC-698 · #B8B8A1 · ΔE 1.84 · LRV 47

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.64
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1028-3 · #B6B8A5 · ΔE 0.64 · LRV 47
PPG1030-3 · #B0B6A2 · ΔE 2.57 · LRV 45
PPG1124-4 · #B2B9A5 · ΔE 2.81 · LRV 47
PPG1027-3 · #BEB9A2 · ΔE 3.12 · LRV 48

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.38
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG1028-3 · #B7B8A5 · ΔE 0.38 · LRV 47
90YY 75/120 · #B2B9A5 · ΔE 2.81 · LRV 75
PPG1030-3 · #B1B7A1 · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 46
60YY 44/110 · #B9B49F · ΔE 2.99 · LRV 44

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.19
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
422-3DB · #BCBAAB · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 49
326-3DB · #B4BA9E · ΔE 4.28 · LRV 47
HGSW 3246 · #BBBCA7 · ΔE 1.5 · LRV 49
HGSW 6177 · #BBBCA7 · ΔE 1.5 · LRV 49
HGSW 3276 · #B6B5AB · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 46
HGSW 6198 · #B6B5AB · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 46

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.12
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6270 · #B5B8A8 · ΔE 1.12 · LRV 44
DEGR43 · #B6B7A9 · ΔE 1.62 · LRV 47
DEC780 · #B6BAA4 · ΔE 2.13 · LRV 45
DE6242 · #B9B5A4 · ΔE 2.59 · LRV 43

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.4
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-46 · #B3B9AA · ΔE 2.4 · LRV 47
JG-59 · #ADB5A5 · ΔE 3.3 · LRV 45

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.86
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 234 · #B7BAA4 · ΔE 1.86 · LRV 48
NO. W9 · #BAB7A1 · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 47
NO. 22 · #B5BBB4 · ΔE 4.96 · LRV 49

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.31
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
H073 · #B0B8AA · ΔE 3.31 · LRV 46
0581 · #B7BAB1 · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 48
0441 · #B0B7AE · ΔE 4.33 · LRV 46

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.82
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
H0073 · #B0B9AC · ΔE 3.82 · LRV 47
0581 · #B6B8B0 · ΔE 4.21 · LRV 47

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.85
All neutral at Rodda →
CA157 · #B3B2A1 · ΔE 1.85 · LRV 44
CA158 · #B6B39F · ΔE 2.26 · LRV 45
CA177 · #B4B8AB · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 47
R044 · #BCB8AE · ΔE 4.67 · LRV 49

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.82
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-943 · #BCBCAD · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 50
C2-927 · #B9B5A6 · ΔE 2.99 · LRV 46
C2-684 · #B1BAA4 · ΔE 3.84 · LRV 47

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.45
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-MD-48 · #B5B9A6 · ΔE 1.45 · LRV 47

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.43
All neutral at Portola Paints →
ABERDEEN · #B2B4AA · ΔE 3.43 · LRV 45
SEVILLA · #BDB6A2 · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 47
PIANO ROOM · #BAB6AB · ΔE 4.26 · LRV 47

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.97
All neutral at Annie Sloan →
PARIS GREY · #BEC0B3 · ΔE 2.97 · LRV 52

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.21
All neutral at Kompozit →
0581 · #B6B8B0 · ΔE 4.21 · LRV 47

Similar Valspar colors

closest in the Valspar deck

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

8004-29C · LRV 47
T628 · LRV 47.9
T690 · LRV 46.3
T629 · LRV 48.3
5008-1C · LRV 46.6
8004-28C · LRV 49

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #B7B8A6 in HSL space. Pair Green Motif with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#B7B8A6 + #A7A6B8
TRIADIC
#B7B8A6 · #A6B7B8 · #B8A6B7
ANALOGOUS
#B8B0A6 · #B7B8A6 · #AEB8A6

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.02:1fail
Sample text on black
10.42:1AAA

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

Valspar Green Motif Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Green Motif 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 T677 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Behr Equivalent of Green Motif

Behr's nearest match is Court Green (QE-34), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47.1) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Green Motif without repainting risk. See the full Court Green swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Green Motif

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Green Motif is October Mist (1495). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order October Mist and you'll get the same color. See the full October Mist swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Green Motif

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Green Motif is Pine Crush (PPG1028-3). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Pine Crush and you'll get the same color. See the full Pine Crush swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Green Motif

The closest Glidden equivalent of Green Motif is Pine Crush (PPG1028-3). At ΔE 0.38 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1). If Glidden is your counter, order Pine Crush and you'll get the same color. See the full Pine Crush swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Green Motif

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Green Motif is Cliff Face (422-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47.1) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cliff Face swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Green Motif

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Softened Green (HGSW 3246), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47.1) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Green Motif without repainting risk. See the full Softened Green swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Green Motif

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Antique Coin (DE6270), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47.1) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Green Motif without repainting risk. See the full Antique Coin swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Green Motif

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Green Motif is Flower Jar (JG-46) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Flower Jar swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Green Motif

Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Vert De Terre (NO. 234), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.1) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Green Motif without repainting risk. See the full Vert De Terre swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Green Motif

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Green Motif is Dewkissed Rain (H073) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47.1) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dewkissed Rain swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Green Motif

Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Green Motif. The nearest is Morning Dew (H0073) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Morning Dew swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Green Motif

At Rodda, the closest color to Green Motif is Feldspar (CA177) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Feldspar swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Green Motif

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Green Motif is Vex (C2-927) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47.1) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vex swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Green Motif

Clare's nearest match is Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Green Motif without repainting risk. See the full Money Moves swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Green Motif

Portola Paints has no exact twin of Green Motif. The nearest is Sevilla (SEVILLA) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sevilla swatch →

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