Ref. #C7BF89 · PPU9-11
Wheat Grass
51%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Wheat Grass Technical Profile
What color is Wheat Grass? It's a medium cool yellow with the hex code #C7BF89. Colors similar to Wheat Grass include Farrow & Ball Churlish Green, Dunn-Edwards Olive Hint, Valspar Olive Marinade. Wheat Grass has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 51, Wheat Grass sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Wheat 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 Wheat Grass
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wheat Grass
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wheat Grass
#C7BF89
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FAF83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wheat Grass
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wheat 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 Wheat 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.
Wheat Grass — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wheat Grass have?
Wheat Grass by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Wheat Grass from other brands?
The closest matches are Churlish Green by Farrow & Ball (#C8BD83), Olive Hint by Dunn-Edwards (#C9BD88), Olive Marinade by Valspar (#CBC58D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Wheat Grass?
Wheat Grass has an LRV of 51.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wheat Grass's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.