Treron → Valspar
The closest Valspar matches for Farrow & Ball Treron (No.292), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Valspar Equivalent for Treron
If you love Farrow & Ball Treron but need a Valspar alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Valspar, your local store does not carry Farrow & Ball, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Treron (No.292) is a medium-dark green with muted sage undertones. A muted sage green named for the green pigeon. Between Pigeon and Card Room Green in depth. Organic and calming. To find a good Valspar match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 27) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Treron and every Valspar color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The good news: there is a strong Valspar match for Treron. Olive Leaf (VR093F) comes in with a Delta E of 2.3, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Olive Leaf is the closest Valspar option. Very close match.
Valspar Matches for Treron
Olive Leaf is the closest Valspar option. Very close match.
| Treron | Olive Leaf | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 27 | 25 |
| Hex | #9EA89C | #9BA194 |
| Undertone | Muted Sage | Muted Olive |
| Family | Green | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Treron has muted sage undertones. A muted sage green named for the green pigeon. Between Pigeon and Card Room Green in depth. Organic and calming.
Olive Leaf has muted olive undertones. A muted olive green. Deeper than Bonsai, more olive than Sparkling Sage. Named for the Mediterranean symbol of peace.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Treron in Your Room
The sage is natural and muted. In bright rooms, a definite soft green. In dim rooms, a warm gray-green.
Olive Leaf in Your Room
The olive is earthy and natural. In bright rooms, a definite muted green. In dim rooms, a warm gray-green.
LRV and Brightness
Treron has an LRV of 27, while Olive Leaf has an LRV of 25. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Treron
Farrow & Ball recommends Treron for: kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, living room, exterior. With an LRV of 27, this is a medium-dark color that is in the medium range, adding real depth and presence to a room. It works best in rooms with good natural light or as an accent wall color. In smaller or darker rooms, pair it with bright white trim to keep the space from feeling closed in.
Olive Leaf is recommended for: kitchen, exterior, living room, bedroom, accent wall. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Olive Leaf in the same rooms you planned for Treron.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Valspar match for Treron (No.292) is Olive Leaf (VR093F) with a Delta E of 2.3, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Olive Leaf is the closest Valspar option. Very close match. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Treron is a Farrow & Ball color with muted sage undertones and an LRV of 27. Olive Leaf is a Valspar color with muted olive undertones and an LRV of 25. With a Delta E of 2.3, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 2.3, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Valspar equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Valspar. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Valspar work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.