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Ref. #3F8A24 · 6924

Direct Green

19%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Direct Green 6924 is a green paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #3F8A24, LRV 19 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Revitalized from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Direct Green Technical Profile

HEX Code#3F8A24
RGB63, 138, 36
LRV19.4
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygreen
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Direct Green in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Direct Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsDirect Green
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyRevitalized

Revitalized

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Torrey Pine

Behr

Nearly identical

Antique Green

PPG

Very similar

Golf Day

Vista Paint

Very similar

Basil Green

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

May Green

RAL

Very similar

Golf Day

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Watered Grass

Kilz

Visible difference

Lime Candy

Valspar

Visible difference

Wild Forest

Dunn-Edwards

Visible difference

Raw Tomatillo

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Direct Green

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Direct Green

#3F8A24

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#49985C

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Direct Green

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Revitalized

Complement

Sugar Plum

Direct Green Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Limewash

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Talipot Palm

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Window Pane

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Lagoon

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Window Pane

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Valiant Violet

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

More green colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Bay Green

Hirshfield's · 0705

#D3EBE0

Tropical Tide

PPG · 1229-4

#5ECAAE

Silver Feather

Behr · BWC-29

#DEE9DD

Herb Garden

Benjamin Moore · 434

#63774A

Natures Reflection

Behr · N430-2

#C6E9D6

Pure Green

RAL · 6037

#008F39

Direct Green — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Direct Green have?
Direct Green by Sherwin-Williams 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 Direct Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Direct Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Direct Green are Revitalized by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Torrey Pine by Behr (a near-identical match), Grasslands by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Direct 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 Direct Green?
Direct Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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Related Reading

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Understanding Paint Color Undertones

Why Direct Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.

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