Hot Dog Relish is the most flexible accent family in residential paint — works as both a whole-room neutral when desaturated and a confident statement when saturated. At LRV 18 it reads as a deep, enveloping shade — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Skip it only if your fixed finishes (flooring, stone, tile) already lean hard warm or cool enough to clash — otherwise it's one of the most forgiving families.
Ref. #717C3E · HDC-SM16-11
Hot Dog Relish
18%LRV Value
Hot Dog Relish Technical Profile
What color is Behr Hot Dog Relish (HDC-SM16-11)? It's a deep cool green — hex #717C3E, LRV 18. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Hot Dog Relish is PPG Lucky — a near-identical match on the wall, with Hirshfield's Green Glow and Valspar Leaps and Bounds also close. With an LRV of 18, Hot Dog Relish creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.
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Colors Similar to Hot Dog Relish
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Colors That Work With Hot Dog Relish
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hot Dog Relish
#717C3E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6E8E5F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hot Dog Relish
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hot Dog Relish 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 Hot Dog Relish.
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Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hot Dog Relish — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Hot Dog Relish from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hot Dog Relish are Lucky by PPG (a near-identical match), Green Glow by Hirshfield's (a very close match), Leaps and Bounds by Valspar (a very close match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Hot Dog Relish's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Hot Dog Relish?
Hot Dog Relish has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Hot Dog Relish depends on the room. Here's how to choose.