Ode to Green DE5688 is a green paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B6E5D6, LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Aqua Green from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B6E5D6 · DE5688
Ode to Green
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ode to Green Technical Profile
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Ode to Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ode to Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsOde to Green
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyAqua Green
Aqua Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Wintergreen Mint
PPG
Nearly identical
Biscayne Shore
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Filtered Forest
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Malaysian Mist
Behr
Nearly identical
Filtered Forest
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Meadow Mist
Valspar
Very similar
Green Surf
Kilz
Very similar
Waterfall
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ode to Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ode to Green
#B6E5D6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7CACB6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ode to Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ode to Green 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 Ode to Green.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ode to Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ode to Green have?
Ode to Green by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Ode to Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ode to Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ode to Green are Aqua Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Wintergreen Mint by PPG (a near-identical match), Biscayne Shore by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ode to Green'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 Ode to Green?
Ode to Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Ode to Green's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.