Ripened Avocado 224-6DB is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #817E4C, LRV 20 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dried Bay Leaf from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #817E4C · 224-6DB
Ripened Avocado
20%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Ripened Avocado Technical Profile
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Ripened Avocado in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ripened Avocado in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyRipened Avocado
Nearly identical
ValsparDried Bay Leaf
Dried Bay Leaf
Valspar
Nearly identical
Basil Chiffonade
Behr
Nearly identical
Dark Cavern
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cedar Edge
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Olive Grey
RAL
Very similar
Perfectly Pesto
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Oregano
PPG
Very similar
Tropical Twist
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Rural Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Groovy Green
Kilz
Very similar
Sap Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ripened Avocado
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ripened Avocado
#817E4C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#839967
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ripened Avocado
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ripened Avocado 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 Ripened Avocado.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ripened Avocado — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ripened Avocado have?
Ripened Avocado 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 Ripened Avocado in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ripened Avocado from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ripened Avocado are Dried Bay Leaf by Valspar (a near-identical match), Basil Chiffonade by Behr (a near-identical match), Dark Cavern by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ripened Avocado'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 Ripened Avocado?
Ripened Avocado has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.1, 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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