Wheat Grass PPU9-11 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C7BF89, LRV 51 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Olive Hint from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C7BF89 · PPU9-11
Wheat Grass
51%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Wheat Grass Technical Profile
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Wheat Grass in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wheat Grass in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrWheat Grass
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsOlive Hint
Olive Hint
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Olive Marinade
Valspar
Nearly identical
Country Style
PPG
Nearly identical
Footie Pajamas
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Footie Pajamas
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Timothy Straw
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Lime Tart
Kilz
Very similar
Palmed Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Hearts of Palm
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Green Beige
RAL
Very similar
Leaf .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Hay
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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 sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Wheat Grass in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wheat Grass from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wheat Grass are Olive Hint by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Olive Marinade by Valspar (a near-identical match), Country Style by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wheat Grass'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 Wheat Grass?
Wheat Grass has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.2, 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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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 Wheat Grass's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.