Ref. #008A51 · DE5678
Later Gator
19%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Later Gator Technical Profile
What color is Later Gator? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #008A51. Colors similar to Later Gator include Vista Paint Center Field, Benjamin Moore Jade Green, Sherwin-Williams Lucky Green. Later Gator has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 19, Later Gator creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected 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 Later Gator
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Later Gator
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Later Gator
#008A51
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#268D97
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Later Gator
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Later Gator 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 Later Gator.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Later Gator — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Later Gator have?
Later Gator by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Later Gator from other brands?
The closest matches are Center Field by Vista Paint (#008B56), Jade Green by Benjamin Moore (#01884B), Lucky Green by Sherwin-Williams (#238652). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Later Gator?
Later Gator has an LRV of 18.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Later Gator's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.