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Valspar Martian6007-8C · #ACC137 · LRV 47.2

Martian reads as a warm yellow tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Valspar 6007-8C actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

VALSPAR MARTIAN
RGB 172, 193, 55LRV 47.2

Color spec

BrandValspar
NameMartian
SKU6007-8C
Hex#ACC137
RGB172, 193, 55
HSL69°, 56%, 49%
LRV47.2
Undertonewarm yellow tone
FamilyGreen
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About Valspar Martian

Martian sits in the mid-range at LRV 47.2, 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.

Martian 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

7 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 2.94
All green at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6920 · #B2C216 · ΔE 2.94 · LRV 48
SW 6921 · #9ABA25 · ΔE 3.25 · LRV 42

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.03
All green at Behr →
P350-6 · #ACC625 · ΔE 2.03 · LRV 49
P340-6 · #A8C200 · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 47
P340-7 · #9DBB00 · ΔE 3.3 · LRV 43

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.85
All green at Benjamin Moore →
2028-30 · #A6BA32 · ΔE 1.85 · LRV 42
CSP-865 · #B0BD4D · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 45
2027-20 · #ABB915 · ΔE 3.29 · LRV 43
2027-30 · #BFC428 · ΔE 4.59 · LRV 51

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.48
All green at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1219-6 · #AFBB42 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 45
PPG1220-7 · #A8C64E · ΔE 3.39 · LRV 49
PPG1221-7 · #99BC3C · ΔE 3.99 · LRV 43

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.48
All green at Glidden →
PPG1219-6 · #AFBB42 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 45
PPG1220-7 · #A8C74D · ΔE 3.43 · LRV 50
PPG1221-7 · #98BD3C · ΔE 4.18 · LRV 43

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.94
All green at Dutch Boy →
124-6DB · #B2C216 · ΔE 2.94 · LRV 48
124-7DB · #9ABA25 · ΔE 3.25 · LRV 42

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.04
All green at Dunn-Edwards →
DEA125 · #A3BC3A · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 41
DE5552 · #A1B841 · ΔE 3.31 · LRV 39
DE5517 · #BDC233 · ΔE 3.97 · LRV 46
DE5559 · #98BE3C · ΔE 4.21 · LRV 41

Similar Valspar colors

closest in the Valspar deck

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

6006-10B · LRV 49.2
6007-8B · LRV 52.5
6008-8C · LRV 41.8
6008-8B · LRV 50.4
6005-10B · LRV 44.1
P058 · LRV 45.6

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #ACC137 in HSL space. Pair Martian with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#ACC137 + #4C37C1
TRIADIC
#ACC137 · #37ACC1 · #C137AC
ANALOGOUS
#C19137 · #ACC137 · #67C137

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.01:1fail
Sample text on black
10.44:1AAA

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

Valspar Martian Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Martian 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 6007-8C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Martian

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Martian is Center Stage (SW 6920) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.2) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Center Stage swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Martian

At Behr, the closest color to Martian is Laser (P350-6) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47.2) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Laser swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Martian

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Tequila Lime (2028-30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 47.2) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Martian without repainting risk. See the full Tequila Lime swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Martian

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Martian is Mojo (PPG1220-7) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47.2) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mojo swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Martian

At Glidden, the closest color to Martian is Mojo (PPG1220-7) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47.2) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mojo swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Martian

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Martian is Hosta Leaf (124-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.2) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hosta Leaf swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Martian

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Martian is In the Tropics (DEA125) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 41 vs 47.2) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Tropics swatch →

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