Tender Shoots TB-71 is a yellow paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #DBDDA9, LRV 70 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spring Farm from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DBDDA9 · TB-71
Tender Shoots
70%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Tender Shoots Technical Profile
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Tender Shoots in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tender Shoots in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzTender Shoots
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSpring Farm
Spring Farm
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sweet Jasmine
Behr
Nearly identical
Thrive .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Leaf Bud
Valspar
Nearly identical
Warren Acres
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Spring Cactus
PPG
Very similar
Crocodile Tears
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Fresh Start
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Socially Lime
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Springtime
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tender Shoots
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tender Shoots
#DBDDA9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#97B47E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tender Shoots
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tender Shoots 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Tender Shoots.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tender Shoots — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tender Shoots have?
Tender Shoots by Kilz has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tender Shoots in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tender Shoots from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tender Shoots are Spring Farm by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sweet Jasmine by Behr (a near-identical match), Thrive .01 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tender Shoots'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 Tender Shoots?
Tender Shoots has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.6, 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.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tender Shoots's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.