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Valspar Understory

T638 · #C4C6AF · LRV 55.2

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Grecian Green is a 98% match

Understory (T638) is a light green from Valspar with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 55.2 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Grecian Green (98% match).

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LRV

55.2 · Light

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

T638

HEX

#C4C6AF

RGB

196, 198, 175

HSL

65°, 17%, 73%

Family

Greens

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Understory FAQ

What undertone does Understory have?

Understory is a light green with a strong yellow undertone. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Understory in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Grecian Green (507), 98%; Glidden: Pale Pine (PPG1030-2), 97%; PPG: Whispering Pine (PPG1125-3), 96%; Behr: Urban Nature (S380-3), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Acanthus (SW 0029), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Serene Thought (DE6234), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Eddy (No. 301), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Softened Green (HGSW6177), 93%. 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 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.