Victorian Greenhouse is the most flexible accent family in residential paint — works as both a whole-room neutral when desaturated and a confident statement when saturated. At LRV 34 it carries real depth without going dark — a good choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Because it's a fully saturated example, it lands strongest as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than the dominant whole-room color. Skip it only if your fixed finishes (flooring, stone, tile) already lean hard warm or cool enough to clash — otherwise it's one of the most forgiving families.
Ref. #00B191 · DET532
Victorian Greenhouse
34%LRV Value
Victorian Greenhouse Technical Profile
What color is Dunn-Edwards Victorian Greenhouse (DET532)? It's a medium cool green — hex #00B191, LRV 34. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Victorian Greenhouse is PPG Aloha — a near-identical match on the wall, with Benjamin Moore Mayan Green and Behr Empress Teal also close. Its LRV of 34 gives Victorian Greenhouse 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. As a fully saturated example, it reads as a confident statement color — best deployed as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than a whole-room dominant. 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. Saturated colors amplify lighting effects more than muted ones: warm bulbs deepen and enrich, cool daylight sharpens and slightly cools the same hex.
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Colors Similar to Victorian Greenhouse
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Colors That Work With Victorian Greenhouse
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Victorian Greenhouse
#00B191
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#2E8BB6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Victorian Greenhouse
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Victorian Greenhouse 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 Victorian Greenhouse.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Victorian Greenhouse — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Victorian Greenhouse from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Victorian Greenhouse are Aloha by PPG (a near-identical match), Mayan Green by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Empress Teal by Behr (a very close match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Victorian Greenhouse's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Victorian Greenhouse?
Victorian Greenhouse has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Victorian Greenhouse depends on the room. Here's how to choose.