Ref. #656952 · LG100-02
Yew Hedge
14%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Yew Hedge Technical Profile
What color is Yew Hedge? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #656952. Colors similar to Yew Hedge include Dunn-Edwards Bijoux Green, Hirshfield's Newbury Moss, Benjamin Moore Jade Romanesque. Yew Hedge has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, Yew Hedge creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Yew Hedge pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Yew Hedge
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Yew Hedge
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Yew Hedge
#656952
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6F8F5F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Yew Hedge
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Yew Hedge 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 Yew Hedge.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Yew Hedge — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Yew Hedge have?
Yew Hedge by Kilz has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Yew Hedge from other brands?
The closest matches are Bijoux Green by Dunn-Edwards (#676B55), Newbury Moss by Hirshfield's (#616550), Jade Romanesque by Benjamin Moore (#626550). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Yew Hedge?
Yew Hedge has an LRV of 13.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Yew Hedge's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.