Garden Fresh 229-6DB is a green paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #5C8A69, LRV 22 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Island Palm from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5C8A69 · 229-6DB
Garden Fresh
22%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Garden Fresh Technical Profile
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Garden Fresh in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Garden Fresh in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyGarden Fresh
Nearly identical
BehrIsland Palm
Island Palm
Behr
Nearly identical
Woodland Sage
Vista Paint
Very similar
Laurel Wreath
Valspar
Very similar
Spring Garden
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Spring Forest
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Fairmont Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Alexandrite
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Succulent Leaves
PPG
Very similar
Bitter Arugula
Kilz
Very similar
Calke Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Glass .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Traffic Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Garden Fresh
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Garden Fresh
#5C8A69
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#76A399
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Garden Fresh
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Garden Fresh 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 Garden Fresh.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Garden Fresh — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Garden Fresh have?
Garden Fresh 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 Garden Fresh in your own space before committing.
What colors match Garden Fresh from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Garden Fresh are Island Palm by Behr (a near-identical match), Boreal by Behr (a near-identical match), Woodland Sage by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Garden Fresh'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 Garden Fresh?
Garden Fresh has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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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 Garden Fresh's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.