Urban Zen 228-4DB is a green paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #9DB682, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #9DB682 · 228-4DB
Urban Zen
42%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Urban Zen Technical Profile
HEX Code#9DB682
RGB157, 182, 130
Estimated LRV42.2
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandDutch Boy
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Colors That Work With Urban Zen
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Urban Zen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Urban Zen are Mesclun Green by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Glendale by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Glendale by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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