Willowed 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 67 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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. #E4D68C · 123-4DB
Willowed Green
67%LRV Value
Willowed Green Technical Profile
What color is Dutch Boy Willowed Green (123-4DB)? It's a light cool yellow — hex #E4D68C, LRV 67. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Willowed Green is Sherwin-Williams Lively Yellow — a near-identical match on the wall, with Valspar Master Gardener and Vista Paint Fire Dance also close. At LRV 67, Willowed 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 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 Willowed 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 Willowed Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Colors That Work With Willowed Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Willowed Green
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Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
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Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Willowed Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Willowed 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 Willowed 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.
Willowed Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Willowed Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Willowed Green are Lively Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Master Gardener by Valspar (a near-identical match), Fire Dance 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 Willowed 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 Willowed Green?
Willowed Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.5, 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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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Willowed Green depends on the room. Here's how to choose.