Fava Bean 228-3DB is a green paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #ACC395, LRV 50 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Seawashed Glass from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ACC395 · 228-3DB
Fava Bean
50%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Fava Bean Technical Profile
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Fava Bean in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fava Bean in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyFava Bean
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSeawashed Glass
Seawashed Glass
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Harmonious
PPG
Nearly identical
Praying Mantis
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bay Water
Behr
Nearly identical
Glendale
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Glendale
Vista Paint
Very similar
Central Park
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Gloaming Green
Valspar
Very similar
Succulent Garden
Kilz
Very similar
Thrive .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Whirlybird
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pale Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fava Bean
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fava Bean
#ACC395
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fava Bean
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fava Bean 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 Fava Bean.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fava Bean — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fava Bean have?
Fava Bean by Dutch Boy has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Fava Bean in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fava Bean from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fava Bean are Seawashed Glass by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Harmonious by PPG (a near-identical match), Praying Mantis by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fava Bean'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 Fava Bean?
Fava Bean has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fava Bean's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.