Love of Green 232-5DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #518682, LRV 20 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lagoon from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #518682 · 232-5DB
Love of Green
20%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Love of Green Technical Profile
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Love of Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Love of 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 BoyLove of Green
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsLagoon
Lagoon
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Jericho Jade
PPG
Nearly identical
Mayo Teal
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Tropical Teal
Vista Paint
Very similar
Coney Island
Behr
Very similar
Atmosphere
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mint Turquoise
RAL
Very similar
Fish Story
Valspar
Very similar
The Green Hour
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
French Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Love of Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Love of Green
#518682
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6D899D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Love of Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Love of 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 Love of Green.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Love of Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Love of Green have?
Love of Green by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Love of Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Love of Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Love of Green are Lagoon by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Jericho Jade by PPG (a near-identical match), Mayo Teal by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Love of 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 Love of Green?
Love of Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Love of Green's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.