Misty Afternoon DE5639 is a green paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C6DCC7, LRV 67 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vineyard Green from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C6DCC7 · DE5639
Misty Afternoon
67%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Misty Afternoon Technical Profile
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Misty Afternoon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Misty Afternoon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsMisty Afternoon
Nearly identical
Vista PaintVineyard Green
Vineyard Green
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Green Grapes
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pure Essence
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Vineyard Green
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Jocular Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Riverdale
Behr
Nearly identical
Coastal Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Budding Green
Kilz
Very similar
Soft Green Meadow
PPG
Very similar
Leaf .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Teresa's Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Misty Afternoon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Misty Afternoon
#C6DCC7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD9B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Misty Afternoon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Misty Afternoon 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
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Misty Afternoon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Misty Afternoon have?
Misty Afternoon by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Misty Afternoon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Misty Afternoon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Misty Afternoon are Vineyard Green by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Green Grapes by Valspar (a near-identical match), Pure Essence by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Misty Afternoon'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 Misty Afternoon?
Misty Afternoon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 67.3, 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 Misty Afternoon's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.