Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Sigh of Relief |
| SKU | V098-3 |
| Hex | #A0ADA0 |
| RGB | 160, 173, 160 |
| HSL | 120°, 7%, 65% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Sigh of Relief
Sigh of Relief sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Sigh of Relief 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
18 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
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Sigh of Relief 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 #A0ADA0 in HSL space. Pair Sigh of Relief 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 Sigh of Relief Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sigh of Relief 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 V098-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sigh of Relief
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sigh of Relief is Halcyon Green (SW 6213) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Halcyon Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sigh of Relief
The closest Behr equivalent of Sigh of Relief is Green Balsam (PPU11-15). At ΔE 0.29 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). If Behr is your counter, order Green Balsam and you'll get the same color. See the full Green Balsam swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sigh of Relief
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Flora (AF-470), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Sigh of Relief without repainting risk. See the full Flora swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sigh of Relief
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Sigh of Relief. The nearest is Light Drizzle (PPG1033-4) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Light Drizzle swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sigh of Relief
At Glidden, the closest color to Sigh of Relief is Light Drizzle (PPG1033-4) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Drizzle swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sigh of Relief
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sigh of Relief is Silvered Teal (427-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silvered Teal swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sigh of Relief
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sigh of Relief is Desert Lake (HGSW 3295) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desert Lake swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sigh of Relief
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sigh of Relief is Life Aquatic (DET607) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Life Aquatic swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sigh of Relief
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Pond Green (NO. G7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Sigh of Relief without repainting risk. See the full Pond Green swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sigh of Relief
Rodda has no exact twin of Sigh of Relief. The nearest is Dewdrop (CA178) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dewdrop swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sigh of Relief
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Sigh of Relief is Rite of Spring (C2-715). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Rite of Spring and you'll get the same color. See the full Rite of Spring swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Sigh of Relief
At Clare, the closest color to Sigh of Relief is Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Sigh of Relief
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Sigh of Relief is Duck Egg Blue (DUCK EGG BLUE) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) 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 →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sigh of Relief
Backdrop has no exact twin of Sigh of Relief. The nearest is Nuevo (BD-NU) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nuevo swatch →