Primitive Green by Behr paint color
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Ref. #DDD3A9 · MQ4-40

Primitive Green

65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Primitive Green MQ4-40 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DDD3A9, LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Howdy Neighbor from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Primitive Green Technical Profile

HEX Code#DDD3A9
RGB221, 211, 169
LRV64.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandBehr

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Primitive Green in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Primitive Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrPrimitive Green
Nearly identical
Vista PaintHowdy Neighbor

Howdy Neighbor

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Howdy Neighbor

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Golden Hills

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Dull Sage

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Ancient Scroll

Valspar

Nearly identical

Banana Chip

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Pampas

Kilz

Nearly identical

Soft Burnished Gold

PPG

Nearly identical

Rice Paddy

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Leaf .01

Colorhouse

Very similar

Farrow's Cream

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Primitive Green

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Primitive Green

#DDD3A9

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A3B47E

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Primitive Green

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Ancient Scroll

Complement

Victorian Trim

Primitive Green Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Butternut Wood

Pop

Golden Leaf

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Pine Brook

Pop

Sophisticated Lilac

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Teal Mosaic

Pop

Breathtaking

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Primitive Green.

Pita Bread

Behr · PWL-82

#DEC8A6

Plateau

Behr · PPU4-8

#DBC4AA

Sienna Dust

Behr · PPU3-8

#DCC4AC

Aebleskiver

Behr · T11-18

#E6D3B6

Toasted Cashew

Behr · PWN-66

#E2D0B8

Venetian Mask

Behr · PPU3-6

#E7CEB6

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Lemon Appeal

Hirshfield's · 0798

#EFE4AE

Leaf .01

Colorhouse · Leaf-01

#D2D1AD

Milk And Honey

Kilz · LE190-01

#F6F1DE

Yellow Lupine

Vista Paint · 0808

#C9A948

Ripe Pineapple

Dunn-Edwards · DE5389

#FFE07B

Olive Tint

Hirshfield's · 0390

#EFEBD7

Primitive Green — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Primitive Green have?
Primitive Green by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Primitive Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Primitive Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Primitive Green are Howdy Neighbor by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Howdy Neighbor by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Golden Hills by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Primitive Green's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Primitive Green?
Primitive Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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