Flora Valspar 5004-2C

Valspar Flora (5004-2C) LRV and undertone

Valspar Flora (5004-2C) has an LRV of 9.3, making it a dark color with low light reflectance. Light reflectance value measures how much visible light a surface reflects. At this level, Flora absorbs much of the light that reaches it, so walls may appear substantially darker than pale colors in the same room. It belongs to the green color family, and its calculated undertone is green. The supplied hex value, #54584A, also places it in a muted, dark part of the color range.

Dark green paint can look different depending on room orientation, illumination, and surrounding finishes. North-facing daylight is generally cooler, while south-facing rooms tend to receive warmer, more direct light. Adequate lighting helps reveal the color’s detail. Consider using a sample across multiple walls because shadows and changing daylight can alter its apparent depth. Lighter trim can create a clear boundary against a low-LRV wall.

Valspar Flora (5004-2C) in other brands

Sherwin-Williams Pewter Green (SW 6208) is the closest listed alternative, with an LRV of 12.0 and ΔE 4.5. This is only a similar color under the supplied ΔE 2000 scale, since values over 4 indicate a more noticeable difference. PPG Pine Forest (PPG1134-7), at LRV 7.0 and ΔE 6.7, is also similar rather than a close match. Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze (SW 7048) has an LRV of 8.0 and ΔE 7.1.

Benjamin Moore Iron Mountain (2134-30) has an LRV of 10.96 and ΔE 7.8, while PPG Knight’s Armor (PPG1001-6) has an LRV of 11.0 and ΔE 8.3. These options differ measurably despite their broadly dark appearance. Check samples side by side before treating any alternative as interchangeable.

Lighter and darker Valspar alternatives

Valspar Almost Charcoal (4008-2B), at LRV 15.93, is lighter by reflectance, with ΔE 12.2. Valspar Warm Eucalyptus (8004-28F) has LRV 21 and ΔE 15.0, while Valspar Café Blue (5001-4A) has LRV 29.07 and ΔE 25.1. Each reflects more light, but their large ΔE values mean they are only similar in a broad comparison.

Valspar Gotham Gray (4009-3), at LRV 4.69, is the only listed darker alternative. Its ΔE of 16.8 indicates a substantial color difference. A higher-LRV option may be easier to use where a room needs more reflected light, while a lower-LRV choice can create stronger visual depth. Test the finish under the room’s actual lighting before making a final selection.

Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Valspar’s page for Flora.