Lightning Green VS-9109 is a green paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C7DF89, LRV 67 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Corn Husk Green from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C7DF89 · VS-9109
Lightning Green
67%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Lightning Green Technical Profile
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Lightning Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lightning 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 BoyLightning Green
Nearly identical
BehrCorn Husk Green
Corn Husk Green
Behr
Nearly identical
Festival Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Celtic Folklore
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sunny Lime
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fresh Lettuce
Vista Paint
Very similar
Tree Line
Kilz
Very similar
Celery
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Vacation Island
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sprout .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dancing Green
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lightning Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lightning Green
#C7DF89
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85BC76
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lightning Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lightning 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 Lightning Green.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lightning Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lightning Green have?
Lightning Green 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 Lightning Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lightning Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lightning Green are Corn Husk Green by Behr (a near-identical match), Festival Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Livin' Large by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lightning 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 Lightning Green?
Lightning Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.7, 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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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 Lightning Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.