Luscious Spruce reads as crisp and architectural — strong in modern spaces, with natural fixed elements (chrome, stone, glass), or as a quiet anchor. At LRV 14 it reads as a deep, enveloping shade — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Skip it if you want a cozy, warm room — cool neutrals can feel sterile under warm bulbs or in low light.
Ref. #506D69 · 331-6DB
Luscious Spruce
14%LRV Value
Luscious Spruce Technical Profile
What color is Dutch Boy Luscious Spruce (331-6DB)? It's a deep cool neutral — hex #506D69, LRV 14. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Luscious Spruce is Dunn-Edwards Stone Bridge — a near-identical match on the wall, with Behr Chelsea Garden and Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Sash Green also close. With an LRV of 14, Luscious Spruce creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Luscious Spruce pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. As a deeper neutral, Luscious Spruce reads as a confident anchor — strongest on accent walls, cabinetry, and moody whole rooms that get enough natural light to keep it from going flat. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone. Deeper neutrals can read close to black in low light, so preview Luscious Spruce in the room's actual evening lighting, not just at midday.
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Colors Similar to Luscious Spruce
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Stone Bridge
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Chelsea Garden
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Nearly identical
Rookwood Sash Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Polished Slate
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Micropolis
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dark Stormy Sky Green
PPG
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Colors That Work With Luscious Spruce
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Luscious Spruce
#506D69
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#607F90
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Luscious Spruce
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Luscious Spruce 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 Luscious Spruce.
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Luscious Spruce — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Luscious Spruce from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Luscious Spruce are Stone Bridge by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Chelsea Garden by Behr (a near-identical match), Rookwood Sash Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Luscious Spruce'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 Luscious Spruce?
Luscious Spruce has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.7, 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. 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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