Plantain Green 122-5DB is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #DAC566, LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sunlit Meadow from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DAC566 · 122-5DB
Plantain Green
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Plantain Green Technical Profile
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Plantain Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Plantain 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 BoyPlantain Green
Nearly identical
ValsparSunlit Meadow
Sunlit Meadow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Frolic
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
PPG
Nearly identical
Angel's Trumpet
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Dijon Mustard
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Beeswax .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Flustered Mustard
Behr
Very similar
September Sun
Vista Paint
Very similar
Yellow Umbrella
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Ivory
RAL
Very similar
Chilled Chardonnay
Kilz
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Plantain Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Plantain Green
#DAC566
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7BE74
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Plantain Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Plantain 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 Plantain 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.
Plantain Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Plantain Green have?
Plantain 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 Plantain Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Plantain Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plantain Green are Sunlit Meadow by Valspar (a near-identical match), Frolic by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Extra Virgin Olive Oil by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Plantain 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 Plantain Green?
Plantain Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.8, 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 Plantain Green's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.