Ref. #C9BA66 · 360F-4
Dry Sea Grass
49%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Dry Sea Grass Technical Profile
What color is Dry Sea Grass? It's a medium cool yellow with the hex code #C9BA66. Colors similar to Dry Sea Grass include Dunn-Edwards Baby Frog, Valspar Greek Tapenade, Hirshfield's Yellow Umbrella. Dry Sea Grass has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 49 gives Dry Sea Grass depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Dry Sea Grass reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Dry Sea Grass
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Baby Frog
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Greek Tapenade
Valspar
Nearly identical
Yellow Umbrella
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Yellow Umbrella
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Secret Safari
PPG
Nearly identical
Sweet Vibrations
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Limón Fresco
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Wasabi Wash
Kilz
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dry Sea Grass
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dry Sea Grass
#C9BA66
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2B67C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dry Sea Grass
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dry Sea Grass Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Dry Sea Grass.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dry Sea Grass — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dry Sea Grass have?
Dry Sea Grass by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Dry Sea Grass from other brands?
The closest matches are Baby Frog by Dunn-Edwards (#C8BA63), Greek Tapenade by Valspar (#CDBC6B), Yellow Umbrella by Hirshfield's (#CDBB63). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Dry Sea Grass?
Dry Sea Grass has an LRV of 48.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dry Sea Grass's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.