Foliage 224-5DB is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #9C9F66, estimated LRV 33 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dried Chive from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #9C9F66 · 224-5DB
Foliage
33%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Foliage Technical Profile
HEX Code#9C9F66
RGB156, 159, 102
Estimated LRV32.8
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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Compare alternatives to Foliage
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dried Chive
Behr
#9EA164
Close digital match
Golden Grass
PPG
#9EA26B
Close digital match
Retro Lime
Kilz
#989D67
Close digital match
Cocktail Olive
Dunn-Edwards
#9FA36C
Close digital match
Organic Garden
Valspar
#9F9E61
Close digital match
Ponderosa Pine
Benjamin Moore
#9D9B63
Close digital match
Glade Green
Sherwin-Williams
#A4A571
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Aged Avocado
Vista Paint
#9B9E71
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Peter Pan
Hirshfield's
#A5A966
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Grey Beige
RAL
#9E9764
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Yeabridge Green
Farrow & Ball
#919F70
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Glass .04
Colorhouse
#969873
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Colors That Work With Foliage
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Foliage
#9C9F66
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#97AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Foliage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Foliage 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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Foliage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Foliage have?
Foliage 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 Foliage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Foliage are Dried Chive by Behr (a close digital match), Golden Grass by PPG (a close digital match), Retro Lime by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Foliage'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 Foliage?
Foliage has a estimated lightness value of 32.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Foliage's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.