Ref. #5CCD97 · DE5676
Vegetation
48%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Vegetation Technical Profile
What color is Vegetation? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #5CCD97. Colors similar to Vegetation include Behr Aqua Rapids, Behr Teal Zeal, Benjamin Moore Adam Green. Vegetation has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 48 gives Vegetation depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural 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 Vegetation
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Vegetation
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Vegetation
#5CCD97
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#79B8B9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Vegetation
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Vegetation 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 Vegetation.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Vegetation — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Vegetation have?
Vegetation by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Vegetation from other brands?
The closest matches are Aqua Rapids by Behr (#5CCB99), Teal Zeal by Behr (#5CD3A1), Adam Green by Benjamin Moore (#54C89A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Vegetation?
Vegetation has an LRV of 48.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Vegetation's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.