Ref. #8B8C40 · DE5524
Vegetable Garden
25%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Vegetable Garden Technical Profile
What color is Vegetable Garden? It's a deep cool yellow with the hex code #8B8C40. Colors similar to Vegetable Garden include Vista Paint Martina Olive, Hirshfield's Martina Olive, Benjamin Moore Oregano. Vegetable Garden has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 25 gives Vegetable Garden depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Vegetable Garden reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Vegetable Garden
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Vegetable Garden
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Vegetable Garden
#8B8C40
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F9C63
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Vegetable Garden
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Vegetable 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 Vegetable Garden.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Vegetable Garden — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Vegetable Garden have?
Vegetable Garden by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Vegetable Garden from other brands?
The closest matches are Martina Olive by Vista Paint (#8C8D3E), Martina Olive by Hirshfield's (#8E8E41), Oregano by Benjamin Moore (#8D8940). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Vegetable Garden?
Vegetable Garden has an LRV of 24.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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