Wheatgrass RG240-02 is a green paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #81B589, estimated LRV 40 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Verde from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #81B589 · RG240-02
Wheatgrass
40%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Wheatgrass Technical Profile
HEX Code#81B589
RGB129, 181, 137
Estimated LRV39.5
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandKilz
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Colors That Work With Wheatgrass
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wheatgrass
#81B589
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD9F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wheatgrass
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wheatgrass 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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Wheatgrass — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wheatgrass have?
Wheatgrass by Kilz 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 Wheatgrass from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wheatgrass are Verde by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Frosted Emerald by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Forest Path by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Wheatgrass'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 Wheatgrass?
Wheatgrass has a estimated lightness value of 39.5, 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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