Vegetable Garden DE5524 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #8B8C40, LRV 25 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Martina Olive from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8B8C40 · DE5524
Vegetable Garden
25%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Vegetable Garden in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Vegetable Garden in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsVegetable Garden
Nearly identical
Vista PaintMartina Olive
Martina Olive
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Martina Olive
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Oregano
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dash Of Oregano
Behr
Nearly identical
Enough Is Enough
PPG
Very similar
Shallow Valley
Valspar
Very similar
Wild Thyme
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Farmer'S Road
Kilz
Very similar
Luau Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Olive Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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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
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Vegetable Garden — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Vegetable Garden have?
Vegetable Garden by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Vegetable Garden in your own space before committing.
What colors match Vegetable Garden from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vegetable Garden are Martina Olive by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Martina Olive by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Oregano by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Vegetable Garden'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 Vegetable Garden?
Vegetable Garden has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Vegetable Garden's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.