Retro Avocado PPU9-3 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #958D45, estimated LRV 26 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Indolent Green from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #958D45 · PPU9-3
Retro Avocado
26%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Retro Avocado Technical Profile
HEX Code#958D45
RGB149, 141, 69
Estimated LRV25.9
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandBehr
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#988E45
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Colors That Work With Retro Avocado
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Retro Avocado
#958D45
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8CA16C
Trim & Molding
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Retro Avocado from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Retro Avocado are Indolent Green by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Cider Mill by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Spring Fancy by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value of 25.9, 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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