Ref. #E9F3E1 · DE5588
Herb Garden
87%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Herb Garden Technical Profile
What color is Herb Garden? It's a very light cool green with the hex code #E9F3E1. Colors similar to Herb Garden include Vista Paint Prelude to Summer, Vista Paint Green Republic, PPG Chilled Mint. Herb Garden has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 87, Herb Garden reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. 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 Herb Garden
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Prelude to Summer
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Chilled Mint
PPG
Nearly identical
Sea Cove
Valspar
Nearly identical
Whispering Waterfall
Behr
Nearly identical
Daiquiri Ice
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mint Grasshopper
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Frost White Prl over Eagle Feather
MPC
Very similar
Imagine .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Herb Garden
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Herb Garden
#E9F3E1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7FB382
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Herb Garden
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Herb 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Herb Garden.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Herb Garden — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Herb Garden have?
Herb Garden by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Herb Garden from other brands?
The closest matches are Prelude to Summer by Vista Paint (#E9F3E2), Green Republic by Vista Paint (#EAF2E1), Chilled Mint by PPG (#E4EFDE). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Herb Garden?
Herb Garden has an LRV of 86.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
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