Valspar Kelp
6001-8A · #8ABEA2 · LRV 44.8
Compare with other brands: Glidden Grand Gusto is a 97% matchKelp (6001-8A) is a mid-tone green from Valspar. Its LRV is about 44.8 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Grand Gusto (97% match).
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LRV
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 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.
What is the closest match to Kelp in other brands?
Glidden: Grand Gusto (PPG1132-4), 97%; PPG: Grand Gusto (PPG1132-4), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Lark Green (SW 6745), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lark Green (HGSW6745), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Mid-century Gem (DET535), 91%; Benjamin Moore: Eucalyptus (621), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Arsenic (No. 214), 91%; Behr: Garden Swing (M410-4), 89%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.