Explorer Green (T616) is a dark green from Valspar with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 23 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Privilege Green (96% match).

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LRV

23 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

T616

HEX

#7E8773

RGB

126, 135, 115

HSL

87°, 8%, 49%

Family

Greens

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Explorer Green FAQ

What undertone does Explorer Green have?

Explorer Green has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark green. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Explorer Green?

Explorer Green has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 23 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Explorer Green in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Privilege Green (SW 6193), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Privilege Green (HGSW6193), 96%; Behr: Thai Basil (N400-5), 96%; PPG: Lottery Winnings (PPG1129-6), 95%; Glidden: Shebang (PPG1127-5), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Jojoba (AF-460), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Harbor Mist Gray (DET515), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Calke Green (No. 34), 91%. 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 Explorer Green?

The HEX code of Explorer Green (T616) is #7E8773, RGB 126, 135, 115. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.