Palmetto Palm 225-5DB is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #7A8833, LRV 22 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gecko from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7A8833 · 225-5DB
Palmetto Palm
22%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Palmetto Palm Technical Profile
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Palmetto Palm in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Palmetto Palm in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyPalmetto Palm
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsGecko
Gecko
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sea Turtle
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dark Celery
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Fertile Green
Behr
Very similar
Limerick Trick
Vista Paint
Very similar
Wistful Walk
PPG
Very similar
Shallow Valley
Valspar
Very similar
Green Glow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Emerald Shimmer
Kilz
Visible difference
Olive Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
Sap Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Palmetto Palm
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Palmetto Palm
#7A8833
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6C9757
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Palmetto Palm
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Palmetto Palm 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 Palmetto Palm.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Palmetto Palm — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Palmetto Palm have?
Palmetto Palm by Dutch Boy has a cool (green) 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 Palmetto Palm in your own space before committing.
What colors match Palmetto Palm from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Palmetto Palm are Gecko by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sea Turtle by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Dark Celery by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Palmetto Palm'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 Palmetto Palm?
Palmetto Palm has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.0, 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 Palmetto Palm's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.