Urban Zen 228-4DB is a green paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #9DB682, LRV 42 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mesclun Green from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9DB682 · 228-4DB
Urban Zen
42%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Urban Zen Technical Profile
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Urban Zen in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Urban Zen in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyUrban Zen
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsMesclun Green
Mesclun Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Glendale
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Glendale
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Grenada Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Promenade
Behr
Very similar
Spring Hosta Green
PPG
Very similar
Gloaming Green
Valspar
Very similar
Mistletoe Kiss
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Calm Forest
Kilz
Very similar
Pale Green
RAL
Very similar
Thrive .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Yeabridge Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Urban Zen
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Urban Zen
#9DB682
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Urban Zen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Urban Zen 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 Urban Zen.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Urban Zen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Urban Zen have?
Urban Zen by Dutch Boy has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Urban Zen in your own space before committing.
What colors match Urban Zen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Urban Zen are Mesclun Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Glendale by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Glendale by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Urban Zen'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 Urban Zen?
Urban Zen has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.2, 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 Urban Zen's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.