Ref. #A1B841 · DE5552
Clipped Grass
42%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Clipped Grass Technical Profile
What color is Clipped Grass? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #A1B841. Colors similar to Clipped Grass include MPC Crayon Green, Benjamin Moore Tequila Lime, Vista Paint Hyper. Clipped Grass has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 42 gives Clipped Grass depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Clipped Grass
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Clipped Grass
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Clipped Grass
#A1B841
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8AB478
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Clipped Grass
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Clipped 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Clipped Grass.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Clipped Grass — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clipped Grass have?
Clipped Grass by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Clipped Grass from other brands?
The closest matches are Crayon Green by MPC (#9AB946), Tequila Lime by Benjamin Moore (#A7BB33), Hyper by Vista Paint (#A5B551). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Clipped Grass?
Clipped Grass has an LRV of 42.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Clipped Grass's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.