Cabbage Green 226-3DB is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C1C68D, LRV 54 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Essence of Spring from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C1C68D · 226-3DB
Cabbage Green
54%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Cabbage Green Technical Profile
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Cabbage Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cabbage Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyCabbage Green
Nearly identical
PPGEssence of Spring
Essence of Spring
PPG
Nearly identical
Misty Valley
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Shades of Spring
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Misty Valley
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Morning Tea
Behr
Nearly identical
Dancing Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Burnished Green
Kilz
Very similar
Early Harvest
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Herb Cornucopia
Valspar
Very similar
Green Beige
RAL
Very similar
Thrive .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cabbage Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cabbage Green
#C1C68D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#95AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cabbage Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cabbage 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Cabbage Green.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cabbage Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cabbage Green have?
Cabbage Green 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 Cabbage Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cabbage Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cabbage Green are Essence of Spring by PPG (a near-identical match), Misty Valley by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Shades of Spring by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cabbage 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 Cabbage Green?
Cabbage Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.6, 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 Cabbage Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.