Knotty Green 121-4DB is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #EFD989, LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Laguna Yellow from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFD989 · 121-4DB
Knotty Green
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Knotty Green Technical Profile
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Knotty Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Knotty Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyKnotty Green
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreLaguna Yellow
Laguna Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Island Sun
Valspar
Nearly identical
Gatsby Glitter
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Golden Bell
PPG
Nearly identical
Honey Tone
Behr
Nearly identical
Glistening
Vista Paint
Very similar
Light Ivory
RAL
Very similar
Lively Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Glistening
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Afternoon Tea
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Knotty Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Knotty Green
#EFD989
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADC86A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Knotty Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Knotty Green 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 Knotty Green.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Knotty Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Knotty Green have?
Knotty Green by Dutch Boy has a neutral 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 Knotty Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Knotty Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Knotty Green are Laguna Yellow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Island Sun by Valspar (a near-identical match), Gatsby Glitter by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Knotty Green'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 Knotty Green?
Knotty Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Knotty Green's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.