Acadian Green 226-6DB is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #717949, estimated LRV 18 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Garden Spot from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #717949 · 226-6DB
Acadian Green
18%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Choosing Dutch Boy Acadian Green
Use code 226-6DB to identify Acadian Green. A similar name in another catalog does not establish a match; compare the ranked digital candidates and then physical samples.
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- Sherwin-Williams Garden Spot #6D7645
- Dunn-Edwards Verdant Views #75794A
- Farrow & Ball Sap Green #747C51
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Acadian Green Technical Profile
HEX Code#717949
RGB113, 121, 73
Estimated LRV17.7
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandDutch Boy
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Compare alternatives to Acadian Green
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Garden Spot
Sherwin-Williams
#6D7645
Close digital match
Verdant Views
Dunn-Edwards
#75794A
Close digital match
Sap Green
Farrow & Ball
#747C51
Close digital match
June Moss
Kilz
#72754B
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Oakmoss
PPG
#6D7244
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Timson Green
Benjamin Moore
#6F753B
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Behr
#717C3E
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Vista Paint
#707145
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Green Glow
Hirshfield's
#798040
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RAL
#7E7B52
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Candied Lime
Valspar
#7E7F5A
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#6E7E60
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Colors That Work With Acadian Green
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Acadian Green
#717949
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#729362
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Acadian Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Acadian 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
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Acadian Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Acadian Green have?
Acadian Green by Dutch Boy has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Acadian Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Acadian Green are Garden Spot by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Verdant Views by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Tara's Drapes by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Acadian 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 Acadian Green?
Acadian Green has a estimated lightness value of 17.7, 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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Why Acadian Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.