Soil Topper 227-3DB is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #A4AA75, LRV 38 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Winter Sage from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A4AA75 · 227-3DB
Soil Topper
38%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Soil Topper Technical Profile
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Soil Topper in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soil Topper in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoySoil Topper
Nearly identical
BehrWinter Sage
Winter Sage
Behr
Nearly identical
Glade Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sparrow Song
PPG
Very similar
Cocktail Olive
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Emerald Isle
Valspar
Very similar
Barefoot in the Grass
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Mossy log
Vista Paint
Very similar
Peter Pan
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Retro Lime
Kilz
Very similar
Yeabridge Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Green Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Leaf .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soil Topper
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soil Topper
#A4AA75
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#94AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soil Topper
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soil Topper 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 Soil Topper.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soil Topper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soil Topper have?
Soil Topper 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 Soil Topper in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soil Topper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soil Topper are Winter Sage by Behr (a near-identical match), Nurturing by Behr (a near-identical match), Glade Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soil Topper'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 Soil Topper?
Soil Topper has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soil Topper's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.