Genteel Grape 125-3DB is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #DEE39F, LRV 73 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wales Green from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DEE39F · 125-3DB
Genteel Grape
73%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Genteel Grape Technical Profile
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Genteel Grape in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Genteel Grape in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyGenteel Grape
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreWales Green
Wales Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Fresh Sprout
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Dried Palm
Behr
Nearly identical
Hip Hop
PPG
Nearly identical
Leaf .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Wedge of Lime
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Fresh Pear
Valspar
Very similar
Envy
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sassy Lime
Kilz
Very similar
Gleeful
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Genteel Grape
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Genteel Grape
#DEE39F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#94BB77
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Genteel Grape
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Genteel Grape 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 Genteel Grape.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Genteel Grape — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Genteel Grape have?
Genteel Grape 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 Genteel Grape in your own space before committing.
What colors match Genteel Grape from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Genteel Grape are Wales Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Fresh Sprout by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Hog Plum by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Genteel Grape'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 Genteel Grape?
Genteel Grape has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Genteel Grape's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.