Gardening DE5570 is a green paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #ACBA8D, LRV 46 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gloaming Green from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ACBA8D · DE5570
Gardening
46%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Gardening Technical Profile
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Gardening in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gardening in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsGardening
Nearly identical
ValsparGloaming Green
Gloaming Green
Valspar
Nearly identical
Central Park
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Green Sprout
PPG
Nearly identical
Green Glass
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Green Glass
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Great Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lima Green
Behr
Very similar
Fava Bean
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Kiwi
Kilz
Very similar
Glass .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Whirlybird
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Green Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gardening
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gardening
#ACBA8D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8CAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gardening
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gardening 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 Gardening.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gardening — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gardening have?
Gardening by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gardening in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gardening from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gardening are Gloaming Green by Valspar (a near-identical match), Central Park by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Green Sprout by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gardening'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 Gardening?
Gardening has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.8, 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
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 Gardening's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.