Valspar Understory
T638 · #C4C6AF · LRV ~55.2
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Grecian Green (~98% proximity)Understory (T638) is a light green from Valspar with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 55.2 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Grecian Green (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Understory in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
55.2 · Light
Undertone (estimated)
Yellow · strong
Temperature
Warm
Code
T638
HEX
#C4C6AF
RGB
196, 198, 175
HSL
65°, 17%, 73%
Family
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Understory FAQ
What undertone does Understory have?
Understory is a light green with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. 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 Understory?
Understory has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 55.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Understory in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Grecian Green (507), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Pale Pine (PPG1030-2), ~97% proximity; PPG: Whispering Pine (PPG1125-3), ~96% proximity; Behr: Urban Nature (S380-3), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Acanthus (SW 0029), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Serene Thought (DE6234), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Eddy (No. 301), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Softened Green (HGSW6177), ~93% 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 Understory?
The HEX code of Understory (T638) is #C4C6AF, RGB 196, 198, 175. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.