Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Phoenix Tears |
| SKU | 8003-35D |
| Hex | #8DA898 |
| RGB | 141, 168, 152 |
| HSL | 144°, 13%, 61% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Valspar Phoenix Tears
Phoenix Tears sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.
Phoenix Tears 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
15 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 green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Phoenix Tears 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 #8DA898 in HSL space. Pair Phoenix Tears 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 Phoenix Tears Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Phoenix Tears 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 8003-35D directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Phoenix Tears
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Phoenix Tears. The nearest is Marine (SW 9659) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Marine swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Phoenix Tears
At Behr, the closest color to Phoenix Tears is Dusk Blue (BXC-66) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusk Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Phoenix Tears
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Phoenix Tears is Forest Valley Green (634) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Forest Valley Green swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Phoenix Tears
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Phoenix Tears. The nearest is Spruce Shade (PPG1136-5) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Spruce Shade swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Phoenix Tears
Glidden has no exact twin of Phoenix Tears. The nearest is Spruce Shade (PPG1136-5) at ΔE 4.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Spruce Shade swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Phoenix Tears
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Phoenix Tears is Glamorized Green (328-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Glamorized Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Phoenix Tears
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Phoenix Tears is Restful (HGSW 2285) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Restful swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Phoenix Tears
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Tree Lined (DET540), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Phoenix Tears without repainting risk. See the full Tree Lined swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Phoenix Tears
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Phoenix Tears is Chappell Green (NO. 83) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chappell Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Phoenix Tears
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Phoenix Tears. The nearest is Heavenly Garden (0457) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Heavenly Garden swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Phoenix Tears
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Phoenix Tears. The nearest is Heavenly Garden (0457) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Heavenly Garden swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Phoenix Tears
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Phoenix Tears. The nearest is Peppermint (C2-714) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Peppermint swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Phoenix Tears
At Clare, the closest color to Phoenix Tears is OMGreen (PNT100-MD-58) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full OMGreen swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Phoenix Tears
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Phoenix Tears is Duck Egg Blue (DUCK EGG BLUE) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Duck Egg Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Phoenix Tears
Kompozit has no exact twin of Phoenix Tears. The nearest is Heavenly Garden (0457) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Heavenly Garden swatch →