Garden Patch 326-5DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #7A8D6A, LRV 24 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chic Shade from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7A8D6A · 326-5DB
Garden Patch
24%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Garden Patch Technical Profile
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Garden Patch in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Garden Patch 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 Patch
Nearly identical
Vista PaintChic Shade
Chic Shade
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pasture Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Chic Shade
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Palace Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Grasshopper Wing
Behr
Very similar
Calke Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Dill
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Forest Path
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Northern Glen
Valspar
Very similar
Fresh Moss
Kilz
Very similar
Glass .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Cement Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Garden Patch
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Garden Patch
#7A8D6A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#80AA82
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Garden Patch
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Garden Patch 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 Patch.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Garden Patch — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Garden Patch have?
Garden Patch by Dutch Boy has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Garden Patch in your own space before committing.
What colors match Garden Patch from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Garden Patch are Chic Shade by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pasture Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Buchart Gardens by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Garden Patch'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 Patch?
Garden Patch has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.2, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Garden Patch's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.