Zippy Green 228-1DB is a green paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #D6E3C8, LRV 73 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Great Joy from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6E3C8 · 228-1DB
Zippy Green
73%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Zippy Green Technical Profile
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Zippy Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Zippy Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyZippy Green
Nearly identical
PPGGreat Joy
Great Joy
PPG
Nearly identical
Lacewing
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Villa Grove
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Greenhouse Glass
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Minty Frosting
Behr
Nearly identical
Cucumber
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Balance
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pale Tidepool
Valspar
Very similar
Leaf .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Clear Creek
Kilz
Very similar
Grey White
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Zippy Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Zippy Green
#D6E3C8
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 Zippy Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Zippy 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 Zippy 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.
Zippy Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Zippy Green have?
Zippy Green 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 Zippy Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Zippy Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Zippy Green are Great Joy by PPG (a near-identical match), Lacewing by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Cucumber by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Zippy Green'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 Zippy Green?
Zippy Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.4, 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.
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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 Zippy Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.