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Valspar

Catnip

8002-30F

Catnip is a deep herb green with a yellow-olive base. It looks more earthy than fresh mint, which makes it useful for cabinetry, a boot room, or a garden-facing office. The color needs pale surfaces nearby if the room is small.

In warm sun, the yellow side steps forward. Near cool stone, it looks more muted. Use wood, black hardware, or woven shades to make the green feel built-in rather than decorative.
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Brand

Valspar

Code

8002-30F

Catnip in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Valspar Catnip under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Catnip under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

97°

Green Family

Lightness

45%

Medium

Saturation

28%

Muted

LRV

24.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#6b9252
RGB Decimal
107, 146, 82
RGB Percent
42.0%, 57.3%, 32.2%
HSL
96.6, 28.1%, 44.7%
HSV
96.6, 43.8%, 57.3%
CMYK
26.7%, 0.0%, 43.8%, 42.7%
YIQ
127.0, -2.6, -28.2
XYZ
17.87, 24.29, 11.73
CIE Lab
56.38, -25.57, 29.63
CIE Luv
56.38, -19.54, 40.61
Hunter Lab
49.29, -19.52, 19.20
Decimal
7049810

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

CatnipField Time GreenShepherd's GreenMountain Forest

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

CatnipSnipped ChiveOh PistachioCrocodile Dreams

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

CatnipSonic PlumBon VivantPurple Gala

Analogous

Adjacent colors

CatnipPlanet GreenVintage VibeAlpine Trail

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

Valspar

Catnip

Behr

Snip Of Parsley

Valspar

Catnip

Benjamin Moore

Richmond Green

Valspar

Catnip

Behr

Lucky Clover

Valspar

Catnip

Benjamin Moore

Courtyard Green

Valspar

Catnip

Farrow & Ball

Raw Tomatillo

Valspar

Catnip

Behr

Fern Canopy

Valspar

Catnip

Behr

Terrain

Valspar

Catnip

Glidden

Spinach Salad

Valspar

Catnip

Glidden

Succulent Leaves

Valspar

Catnip

Valspar

Hinterlands

Valspar

Catnip

Behr

Green Dynasty

Valspar

Catnip

Sherwin Williams

Dill