Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Salamander |
| SKU | 6001-8B |
| Hex | #629C80 |
| RGB | 98, 156, 128 |
| HSL | 151°, 23%, 50% |
| LRV | 27.8 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Valspar Salamander
Salamander sits in the mid-range at LRV 27.8, 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.
Salamander 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
10 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
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Salamander 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 #629C80 in HSL space. Pair Salamander 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 Salamander Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Salamander 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 6001-8B directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Salamander
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Salamander. The nearest is Jargon Jade (SW 6753) at ΔE 4.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 27.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jargon Jade swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Salamander
At Behr, the closest color to Salamander is Marsh Creek (480F-5) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 27.8) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marsh Creek swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Salamander
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Alpine Trail (622), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 27.8) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Salamander without repainting risk. See the full Alpine Trail swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Salamander
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Salamander. The nearest is Derby Green (PPG1140-5) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Derby Green swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Salamander
Glidden has no exact twin of Salamander. The nearest is Derby Green (PPG1140-5) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Derby Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Salamander
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Salamander. The nearest is Tropical Cay (HGSW 1303) at ΔE 4.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 27.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tropical Cay swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Salamander
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Salamander is Inspiration Peak (DE5691) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27.8) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Inspiration Peak swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Salamander
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Salamander. The nearest is Spring Forest (0738) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Spring Forest swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Salamander
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Salamander. The nearest is Spring Forest (0738) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 27.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Spring Forest swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Salamander
Kompozit has no exact twin of Salamander. The nearest is Spring Forest (0738) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Spring Forest swatch →