Cloistered Garden DET523 is a neutral paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #99B090, LRV 40 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Nurture Green from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #99B090 · DET523
Cloistered Garden
40%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Cloistered Garden Technical Profile
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Cloistered Garden in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cloistered Garden in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCloistered Garden
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsNurture Green
Nurture Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Hidden Glade
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hidden Glade
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Calm Forest
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cloistered Garden Green
PPG
Very similar
Pesto Green
Behr
Very similar
Sea Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Perrenial Garden
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rolling Glen
Valspar
Very similar
Breakfast Room Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Thrive .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pale Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cloistered Garden
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cloistered Garden
#99B090
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD8E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cloistered Garden
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cloistered Garden 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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Cloistered Garden — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cloistered Garden have?
Cloistered Garden by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cloistered Garden in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cloistered Garden from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cloistered Garden are Nurture Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Hidden Glade by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Hidden Glade by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cloistered Garden'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 Cloistered Garden?
Cloistered Garden has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.8, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cloistered Garden's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.