Barrel Cacti 226-2DB is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #CBC796, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #CBC796 · 226-2DB
Barrel Cacti
56%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Barrel Cacti Technical Profile
HEX Code#CBC796
RGB203, 199, 150
Estimated LRV55.7
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandDutch Boy
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Colors That Work With Barrel Cacti
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Barrel Cacti from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Barrel Cacti are Cucumber by Kilz (a close digital match), Final Straw by Behr (a close digital match), Shagreen by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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