Valspar Kelp
6001-8A · #8ABEA2 · LRV ~44.8
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Grand Gusto (~97% proximity)Kelp (6001-8A) is a mid-tone green from Valspar, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 44.8 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Grand Gusto (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Kelp in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
44.8 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Cool
Code
6001-8A
HEX
#8ABEA2
RGB
138, 190, 162
HSL
148°, 29%, 64%
Family
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Kelp FAQ
What is the LRV of Kelp?
Kelp has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 44.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Kelp in other brands?
Glidden: Grand Gusto (PPG1132-4), ~97% proximity; PPG: Grand Gusto (PPG1132-4), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Lark Green (SW 6745), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lark Green (HGSW6745), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Mid-century Gem (DET535), ~91% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Eucalyptus (621), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Arsenic (No. 214), ~91% proximity; Behr: Garden Swing (M410-4), ~89% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Kelp?
The HEX code of Kelp (6001-8A) is #8ABEA2, RGB 138, 190, 162. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.