Tinted Green is the most flexible accent family in residential paint — works as both a whole-room neutral when desaturated and a confident statement when saturated. At LRV 66 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Skip it only if your fixed finishes (flooring, stone, tile) already lean hard warm or cool enough to clash — otherwise it's one of the most forgiving families.
Ref. #BFD9D4 · 332-2DB
Tinted Green
66%LRV Value
Tinted Green Technical Profile
What color is Dutch Boy Tinted Green (332-2DB)? It's a light cool green — hex #BFD9D4, LRV 66. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Tinted Green is PPG Veridian Green — a near-identical match on the wall, with PPG Green Wave and Benjamin Moore Green Wave also close. At LRV 66, Tinted Green sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.
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Colors Similar to Tinted Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tinted Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tinted Green
#BFD9D4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A1AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Tinted Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tinted 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 Tinted Green.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tinted Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Tinted Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tinted Green are Veridian Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Green Wave by PPG (a near-identical match), Green Wave by Benjamin Moore (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 Tinted 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 Tinted Green?
Tinted Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.5, 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. 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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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.
Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Tinted Green depends on the room. Here's how to choose.