Grass Root DE5521 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C3C175, LRV 51 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mélange Green from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C3C175 · DE5521
Grass Root
51%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Grass Root Technical Profile
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Grass Root in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Grass Root in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsGrass Root
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsMélange Green
Mélange Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Fresh Sprout
Behr
Nearly identical
Wasabi Wash
Kilz
Nearly identical
Young Green
Vista Paint
Very similar
Green Beige
RAL
Very similar
Lilianna
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Motherland
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Tree Frog Green
PPG
Very similar
Palmed Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Thrive .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Olive Marinade
Valspar
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Grass Root
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Grass Root
#C3C175
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9AB181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Grass Root
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Grass Root 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
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Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Grass Root — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Grass Root have?
Grass Root 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 Grass Root in your own space before committing.
What colors match Grass Root from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Grass Root are Mélange Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Fresh Sprout by Behr (a near-identical match), Wasabi Wash by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Grass Root'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 Grass Root?
Grass Root has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Grass Root's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.