Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Irish Paddock |
| SKU | 5006-4A |
| Hex | #929D86 |
| RGB | 146, 157, 134 |
| HSL | 89°, 11%, 57% |
| LRV | 32.1 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Irish Paddock
Irish Paddock sits in the mid-range at LRV 32.1, 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.
Irish Paddock is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
16 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Irish Paddock 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 #929D86 in HSL space. Pair Irish Paddock 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 Irish Paddock Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Irish Paddock 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 5006-4A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Irish Paddock
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Irish Paddock. The nearest is Green Onyx (SW 9128) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Onyx swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Irish Paddock
At Behr, the closest color to Irish Paddock is Shadow Taupe (BNC-24) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32.1) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shadow Taupe swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Irish Paddock
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Kennebunkport Green (HC-123), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32.1) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Irish Paddock without repainting risk. See the full Kennebunkport Green swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Irish Paddock
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Farm Fresh (PPG1129-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32.1) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Irish Paddock without repainting risk. See the full Farm Fresh swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Irish Paddock
The closest Glidden equivalent of Irish Paddock is Tender Forest Sage (30GY 33/144). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32.1). If Glidden is your counter, order Tender Forest Sage and you'll get the same color. See the full Tender Forest Sage swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Irish Paddock
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Irish Paddock is Shaded Fern (327-4DB). At ΔE 0.7 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32.1). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Shaded Fern and you'll get the same color. See the full Shaded Fern swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Irish Paddock
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Irish Paddock is Fresh Sod (DE5655) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32.1) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fresh Sod swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Irish Paddock
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Irish Paddock is Garden Essential (JG-57) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32.1) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garden Essential swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Irish Paddock
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Irish Paddock is Suffield Green (NO. 77) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32.1) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Suffield Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Irish Paddock
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Willowbrook Manor (H082), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32.1) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Irish Paddock without repainting risk. See the full Willowbrook Manor swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Irish Paddock
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Whispering Willow (H0082), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32.1) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Irish Paddock without repainting risk. See the full Whispering Willow swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Irish Paddock
At Rodda, the closest color to Irish Paddock is Spring Green (CA172) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32.1) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spring Green swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Irish Paddock
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Irish Paddock is Taliesin (C2-699). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32.1). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Taliesin and you'll get the same color. See the full Taliesin swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Irish Paddock
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Irish Paddock. The nearest is Bronson (BRONSON) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bronson swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Irish Paddock
At Kompozit, the closest color to Irish Paddock is Lucky Day (0428) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32.1) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lucky Day swatch →