Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Shepherd's Green |
| SKU | 8002-30G |
| Hex | #567C3E |
| RGB | 86, 124, 62 |
| HSL | 97°, 33%, 36% |
| LRV | 17 |
| Undertone | green / cool |
| Family | Green |
About Valspar Shepherd's Green
With an LRV of 17, Shepherd's Green is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Shepherd's Green works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches at every US brand
10 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all green from that brand.
Behr
Sherwin-Williams
Kompozit
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Magnolia Home
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Shepherd's Green 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 #567C3E in HSL space. Pair Shepherd's Green 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 Shepherd's Green Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Shepherd's Green 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 8002-30G directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Shepherd's Green
Behr's nearest match is Egyptian Nile (420F-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Shepherd's Green without repainting risk. See the full Egyptian Nile swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Shepherd's Green
Kompozit has no exact twin of Shepherd's Green. The nearest is Melbourne (0725) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Melbourne swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shepherd's Green
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Shepherd's Green. The nearest is Grasshopper (SW 6733) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grasshopper swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Shepherd's Green
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Shepherd's Green. The nearest is Jolly Green (DE5594) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jolly Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Shepherd's Green
Benjamin Moore doesn't make a true equivalent of Shepherd's Green — the nearest deck color, Herb Garden (434), is clearly different (ΔE 5.08). For an exact match, any Benjamin Moore retailer can custom-tint Valspar 8002-30G instead. See the full Herb Garden swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Shepherd's Green
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Shepherd's Green — the nearest deck color, Mint Leaves (1120-7), is clearly different (ΔE 5.34). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Valspar 8002-30G instead. See the full Mint Leaves swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Shepherd's Green
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Shepherd's Green — the nearest deck color, Celery Seeds (JG-58), is clearly different (ΔE 9.21). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Valspar 8002-30G instead. See the full Celery Seeds swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Shepherd's Green
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Shepherd's Green — the nearest deck color, Daily Greens (PNT100-DP-61), is clearly different (ΔE 10.48). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Valspar 8002-30G instead. See the full Daily Greens swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Shepherd's Green
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Shepherd's Green — the nearest deck color, Bancha (NO. 298), is clearly different (ΔE 11.47). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Valspar 8002-30G instead. See the full Bancha swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Shepherd's Green
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Shepherd's Green — the nearest deck color, Old Soul (BD-OS), is clearly different (ΔE 13.08). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Valspar 8002-30G instead. See the full Old Soul swatch →