Spritely Green adds visible warmth and energy — works well in north-facing rooms that need a lift and in spaces where cheerful is the goal. At LRV 75 it reflects plenty of light, which makes it well-suited for north-facing rooms and smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Because it's a fully saturated example, it lands strongest as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than the dominant whole-room color. Skip it in north-facing rooms with cool light, where yellows can read acidic or greenish rather than cheerful.
Ref. #F1E1A9 · 122-4DB
Spritely Green
75%LRV Value
Spritely Green Technical Profile
What color is Dutch Boy Spritely Green (122-4DB)? It's a light warm yellow — hex #F1E1A9, LRV 75. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Spritely Green is Benjamin Moore Ray of Light — a near-identical match on the wall, with Valspar Kelsey's Curls and Vista Paint Sea Oats also close. With a Light Reflectance Value of 75, Spritely Green reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. As a fully saturated example, it reads as a confident statement color — best deployed as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than a whole-room dominant. Under 2700K warm bulbs Spritely Green reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light. Saturated colors amplify lighting effects more than muted ones: warm bulbs deepen and enrich, cool daylight sharpens and slightly cools the same hex.
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Colors Similar to Spritely Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Ray of Light
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Kelsey's Curls
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sea Oats
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Summer Cottage Yellow
PPG
Nearly identical
Refreshing Tea
Behr
Nearly identical
Gold Strand
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sugar Cookie
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Optimistic Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
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Colors That Work With Spritely Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spritely Green
#F1E1A9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADC56D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spritely Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spritely 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 Spritely 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.
Spritely Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Spritely Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spritely Green are Ray of Light by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Kelsey's Curls by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sea Oats by Vista Paint (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 Spritely Green'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 Spritely Green?
Spritely Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter. 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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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Spritely Green depends on the room. Here's how to choose.