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Ref. #566E57 · DE5650

Green Bayou

14%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Green Bayou DE5650 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #566E57, LRV 14 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Alpine Top from Valspar (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Green Bayou Technical Profile

HEX Code#566E57
RGB86, 110, 87
LRV13.8
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Green Bayou in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Green Bayou in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsGreen Bayou
Very similar
ValsparAlpine Top

Alpine Top

Valspar

Very similar

Peale Green

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Kale Green

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Pinecone Hill

Behr

Very similar

Picholine

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Painted Turtle

PPG

Very similar

Picholine

Vista Paint

Very similar

Snap Peas

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Culinary Herbs

Kilz

Very similar

Reseda Green

RAL

Visible difference

Beverly

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Glass .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Green Bayou

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Green Bayou

#566E57

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#63947E

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Green Bayou

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Deep in the Jungle

Complement

Plum Shade

Green Bayou Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Silver Creek

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

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Clipped Grass

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Setting

Trim

Cool December

Accent

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Brandywine

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Porpoise

Trim

Cool December

Accent

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Pop

Crushed Berries

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Green Bayou.

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Midnight Garden

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Windrock

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Slightly Jaded

Dunn-Edwards · DEFD32

#537A5F

Charcoal Briquette

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#5D625C

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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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White Rapids

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Whirlwind

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Dynasty Celadon

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Frosted Olive

Dutch Boy · 425-2DB

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Green Bayou — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Green Bayou have?
Green Bayou by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Green Bayou in your own space before committing.
What colors match Green Bayou from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Green Bayou are Alpine Top by Valspar (a very close match), Peale Green by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Kale Green by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Green Bayou'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 Green Bayou?
Green Bayou has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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