Retro Avocado PPU9-03 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #958C45, LRV 26 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cider Mill from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #958C45 · PPU9-03
Retro Avocado
26%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Retro Avocado Technical Profile
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Retro Avocado in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Retro Avocado in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrRetro Avocado
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCider Mill
Cider Mill
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Indolent Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Oregano
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Spring Fancy
Vista Paint
Very similar
Tupelo Tree
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Off The Grid
PPG
Very similar
Pickling Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Martina Olive
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Crushed Oregano
Valspar
Very similar
Olive Yellow
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Retro Avocado
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Retro Avocado
#958C45
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8CA16C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Retro Avocado
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Retro Avocado 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 Retro Avocado.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Retro Avocado — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Retro Avocado have?
Retro Avocado by Behr has a cool (green) 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 Retro Avocado in your own space before committing.
What colors match Retro Avocado from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Retro Avocado are Cider Mill by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Indolent Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Jalapeno by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Retro Avocado'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 Retro Avocado?
Retro Avocado has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Retro Avocado's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.