Chartreuse DEA123 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #DAD000, LRV 60 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Green Gone Wild from Kilz (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DAD000 · DEA123
Chartreuse
60%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Chartreuse Technical Profile
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Chartreuse in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chartreuse in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsChartreuse
Very similar
KilzGreen Gone Wild
Green Gone Wild
Kilz
Very similar
Sulfur Yellow
Behr
Very similar
New Lime
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Citrus Spice
PPG
Very similar
Lavish Lime
Valspar
Very similar
Colza Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Miss Marigold
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Zingy!
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Citron
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Humorous Green
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Beeswax .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chartreuse
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chartreuse
#DAD000
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8DCF3E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chartreuse
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chartreuse 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
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chartreuse — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chartreuse have?
Chartreuse by Dunn-Edwards 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 Chartreuse in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chartreuse from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chartreuse are Green Gone Wild by Kilz (a very close match), Sulfur Yellow by Behr (a very close match), New Lime by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Chartreuse'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 Chartreuse?
Chartreuse has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.0, 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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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 Chartreuse's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.