Warm Eucalyptus Valspar 8004-28F

Warm Eucalyptus LRV and undertone

Valspar Warm Eucalyptus (8004-28F) has an LRV of 21, placing it in the dark range. Light reflectance value measures how much visible light a paint color reflects. At this level, Warm Eucalyptus reflects considerably less light than a mid-tone or light paint, so it can create a deeper wall color. Its listed color family is green, and its calculated undertone is green. The supplied data does not identify a separate warm or cool undertone beyond that green classification.

Green paints can shift in appearance with changing daylight and surrounding colors. North-facing light often emphasizes cooler qualities, while southern light may reveal a different balance. The amount of natural light, room size, and nearby finishes also influence perceived depth. A light trim color can provide a clear edge against a dark wall, while darker trim reduces contrast. Test a sample in the intended space and check it at several times of day before deciding how much wall area to cover.

Warm Eucalyptus in other brands

Sherwin-Williams Retreat (SW 6207) is the nearest listed cross-brand match, with an LRV of 21.0 and a ΔE of 2.5. Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray (HC-168) has an LRV of 23.33 and a ΔE of 5.2. Benjamin Moore Amherst Gray (HC-167) has an LRV of 18.8 and a ΔE of 5.5. Sherwin-Williams Cityscape (SW 7067) has an LRV of 22.0 and a ΔE of 6.1.

ΔE measures the difference between two colors. Under 1 means near-identical, 1 to 2 means very close, 2 to 4 means close but visibly different side by side, and above 4 means only similar. Retreat is close but visibly different. Chelsea Gray, Amherst Gray, and Cityscape are only similar by this measure, even though their LRVs are relatively close.

Lighter and darker Valspar alternatives

Valspar Almost Charcoal (4008-2B) has an LRV of 15.93 and a ΔE of 9.9, making it darker by reflectance. Its lower LRV may suit a space where a deeper wall color is desired, but the high ΔE indicates that it is only similar rather than a close match. Valspar Café Blue (5001-4A) has an LRV of 29.07 and a ΔE of 11.0, making it lighter.

Valspar Coastal Villa (6005-2A), with an LRV of 29.92 and a ΔE of 11.4, is also lighter by reflectance. Valspar Smoked Oyster (6005-1C) has an LRV of 36.29 and a ΔE of 14.8, so it reflects substantially more light. These alternatives vary considerably in measured color difference. Use LRV to compare relative brightness, then examine physical samples to assess the actual color relationship.

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