Ref. #5A9E4B · DE5601
Golf Course
27%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Golf Course Technical Profile
What color is Golf Course? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #5A9E4B. Colors similar to Golf Course include Valspar Bright Parrot, MPC Anole Green, MPC Gecko Green. Golf Course has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 27 gives Golf Course 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 Golf Course
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golf Course
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golf Course
#5A9E4B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#76A685
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golf Course
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golf Course 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 Golf Course.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Golf Course — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golf Course have?
Golf Course by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Golf Course from other brands?
The closest matches are Bright Parrot by Valspar (#5A9E48), Anole Green by MPC (#5E9D48), Gecko Green by MPC (#519C4B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Golf Course?
Golf Course has an LRV of 27.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Golf Course's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.