6001-8A
Color profile
Light value
45 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, green lean
Family
Green Also reads teal
“At LRV 45, Kelp is a medium green that reflects a moderate amount of light. Kelp carries a warm undertone. Valspar files Kelp under Green.”— Valspar
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 45 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around KelpThis colorKelpValspar · 6001-8A
CoordinatingSwiss CoffeeValspar · 7002-16CoordinatingIcy MintValspar · 6001-7ACoordinatingConsomméValspar · 8003-23BSimilar colors
Tap any color to compareKelp vs Clean Green
45LRV42
#8ABEA2Hex#88B999
GreenFamilyGreen
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Kelp vs Green-Eyed Lady
45LRV43
#8ABEA2Hex#8ABA97
GreenFamilyGreen
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Kelp vs Patina Hue
45LRV40
#8ABEA2Hex#7CB6A1
GreenFamilyTeal
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, teal lean
Kelp vs Garden District
45LRV41
#8ABEA2Hex#90B39B
GreenFamilyGreen
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Kelp vs Green Supreme
45LRV55
#8ABEA2Hex#A3CEB6
GreenFamilyGreen
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Kelp vs Scenic View
45LRV47
#8ABEA2Hex#95BFB1
GreenFamilyTeal
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, teal lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareKelp vs Grand Gusto
45LRV42
#8ABEA2Hex#86BB9D
GreenFamilyGreen
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Grand Gusto is very close match · 3 points darker compared with Kelp.
Kelp vs Lark Green
45LRV46
#8ABEA2Hex#8AC1A1
GreenFamilyGreen
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Lark Green is very close match · 1 points lighter · warmer compared with Kelp.
Kelp vs Green Balloon
45LRV47
#8ABEA2Hex#80C4A9
GreenFamilyGreen
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, teal lean
Green Balloon is close match · 2 points lighter · leans greener compared with Kelp.
Kelp vs Arsenic
45LRV40
#8ABEA2Hex#83B49D
GreenFamilyGreen
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, teal lean
Arsenic is close match · 5 points darker · cooler compared with Kelp.
Kelp vs Garden Swing
45LRV44
#8ABEA2Hex#8CBD97
GreenFamilyGreen
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Garden Swing is close match · warmer compared with Kelp.
Kelp vs Eucalyptus
45LRV43
#8ABEA2Hex#7EBBA6
GreenFamilyTeal
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, teal lean
Eucalyptus is close match · 2 points darker · cooler compared with Kelp.
Kelp vs Northern Lights
45LRV43
#8ABEA2Hex#78BE9C
GreenFamilyGreen
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, teal lean
Northern Lights is close match · 2 points darker · leans greener compared with Kelp.
Kelp vs Jade Mountain
45LRV49
#8ABEA2Hex#97C3B0
GreenFamilyTeal
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, teal lean
Jade Mountain is close match · 4 points lighter · leans redder compared with Kelp.
Kelp vs Retro Mint
45LRV54
#8ABEA2Hex#9FCDB1
GreenFamilyGreen
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Retro Mint is close match · 9 points lighter · leans redder compared with Kelp.
Palettes with Kelp
Kelp, answered
What is the LRV of Kelp?
Kelp (6001-8A) by Valspar has a Light Reflectance Value of 45, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Kelp a warm or cool color?
Kelp has a warm undertone (warm, green lean).
What is the closest match to Kelp from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Kelp is Grand Gusto (PPG1132-4) by PPG, very close match · 3 points darker.
Valspar · 6001-8A
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