Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Terrarium |
| SKU | V059-4 |
| Hex | #AEB087 |
| RGB | 174, 176, 135 |
| HSL | 63°, 21%, 61% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Green |
About Valspar Terrarium
Terrarium sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Terrarium 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
16 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Terrarium 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 #AEB087 in HSL space. Pair Terrarium 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 Terrarium Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Terrarium 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 V059-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Terrarium
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Terrarium is Majolica Green (SW 13) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Majolica Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Terrarium
At Behr, the closest color to Terrarium is Sanctuary (PPU9-21) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sanctuary swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Terrarium
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Terrarium is Grasslands (502). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Grasslands and you'll get the same color. See the full Grasslands swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Terrarium
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Terrarium is Lively Ivy (PPG11-30) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lively Ivy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Terrarium
At Glidden, the closest color to Terrarium is Lively Ivy (PPG11-30) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lively Ivy swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Terrarium
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Terrarium — the nearest deck color, Haven (HGSW 2255), is clearly different (ΔE 5). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Valspar V059-4 instead. See the full Haven swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Terrarium
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Terrarium is That's Atomic (DET504) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full That's Atomic swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Terrarium
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Terrarium. The nearest is Seasonal (JG-51) at ΔE 4.21 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Seasonal swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Terrarium
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Terrarium. The nearest is Stone White (NO. 11) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stone White swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Terrarium
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Terrarium. The nearest is Bamboo Forest (0401) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bamboo Forest swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Terrarium
Rodda has no exact twin of Terrarium. The nearest is Artichoke (CA160) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Artichoke swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Terrarium
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Terrarium is Outback (C2-669) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Outback swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Terrarium
Kompozit has no exact twin of Terrarium. The nearest is Bamboo Forest (0401) at ΔE 4.34 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bamboo Forest swatch →