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Ref. #959F3B · 225-4DB

Glib Green

32%LRV Value
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Glib Green adds visible warmth and energy — works well in north-facing rooms that need a lift and in spaces where cheerful is the goal. At LRV 32 it carries real depth without going dark — a good choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Skip it in north-facing rooms with cool light, where yellows can read acidic or greenish rather than cheerful.

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Glib Green Technical Profile

What color is Dutch Boy Glib Green (225-4DB)? It's a medium cool yellow — hex #959F3B, LRV 32. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Glib Green is Vista Paint Science Experiment — a near-identical match on the wall, with Hirshfield's Science Experiment and PPG Lichen also close. Its LRV of 32 gives Glib Green depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. Under 2700K warm bulbs Glib Green reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.

HEX Code#959F3B
RGB149, 159, 59
LRV31.5
Color Familyyellow
BrandDutch Boy

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Colors Similar to Glib Green

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Science Experiment

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Science Experiment

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Lichen

PPG

Very similar

Vintage Chartreuse

Valspar

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Keemun

Behr

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Huntington Green

Benjamin Moore

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Lazy Lizard

Dunn-Edwards

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Better Lime

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Very similar
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Colors That Work With Glib Green

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Glib Green

#959F3B

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#80A865

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Glib Green

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Glib Green

Complement

Exotic Purple

Glib Green Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Frosted Needles

Trim

Super White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Jonagold Apple

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Fairy Wing

Trim

Super White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Elegant Orchid

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Misted Green

Trim

Super White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Blue Sea

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dutch Boy Colors

Other Dutch Boy colors close to Glib Green.

Indolent Green

Dutch Boy · 223-5DB

#988E45

Wild Thyme

Dutch Boy · 227-4DB

#899248

Artichoke Stem

Dutch Boy · 122-7DB

#A99131

Outrageous Lime

Dutch Boy · 125-6DB

#8AB733

Chalky Quince

Dutch Boy · 222-6DB

#AC9825

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Meadow Marsh

Vista Paint · 7825

#E1DD9E

Green Glow

Vista Paint · 0788

#797F3A

Iced Lemon

Dunn-Edwards · DE5415

#FFFBC1

Grasshopper

Valspar · 6007-7B

#E8EDBC

Intoxication

Behr · PPU10-5

#A1AC4D

Harbor Town

Benjamin Moore · 493

#CCCCAE

Glib Green — Frequently Asked Questions

What colors match Glib Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Glib Green are Science Experiment by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Science Experiment by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Lichen by PPG (a very close match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Glib Green's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Glib Green?
Glib Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.5, 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.

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