Barrel Cacti 226-2DB is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #CBC796, LRV 56 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cucumber from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CBC796 · 226-2DB
Barrel Cacti
56%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Barrel Cacti Technical Profile
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Barrel Cacti in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Barrel Cacti in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyBarrel Cacti
Nearly identical
KilzCucumber
Cucumber
Kilz
Nearly identical
Final Straw
Behr
Nearly identical
Shagreen
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Lime Peel
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Grasshopper
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Olive Marinade
Valspar
Nearly identical
Soothing Green Tea
PPG
Nearly identical
Frontenac Hills
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sawgrass Cottage
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Leaf .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Green Beige
RAL
Very similar
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Barrel Cacti
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Barrel Cacti
#CBC796
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9CAE84
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Barrel Cacti
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Barrel Cacti 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Barrel Cacti.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Barrel Cacti — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Barrel Cacti have?
Barrel Cacti by Dutch Boy 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 Barrel Cacti in your own space before committing.
What colors match Barrel Cacti from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Barrel Cacti are Cucumber by Kilz (a near-identical match), Final Straw by Behr (a near-identical match), Shagreen by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Barrel Cacti'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 Barrel Cacti?
Barrel Cacti has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Barrel Cacti's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.