Ryegrass 6423 is a yellow paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #AEAC7A, LRV 40 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stuffed Olive from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AEAC7A · 6423
Ryegrass
40%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Ryegrass Technical Profile
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Ryegrass in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ryegrass in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsRyegrass
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsStuffed Olive
Stuffed Olive
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mossy log
Vista Paint
Very similar
Spanish Olive
PPG
Very similar
Gentle Pasture
Valspar
Very similar
Agave
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Bamboo Forest
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Soil Topper
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Winter Sage
Behr
Very similar
Vintage Green
Kilz
Very similar
Leaf .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Green Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ryegrass
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ryegrass
#AEAC7A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9BAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ryegrass
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ryegrass 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
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Ryegrass — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ryegrass have?
Ryegrass by Sherwin-Williams 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 Ryegrass in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ryegrass from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ryegrass are Stuffed Olive by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Mossy log by Vista Paint (a very close match), Spanish Olive by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Ryegrass'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 Ryegrass?
Ryegrass has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.9, 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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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 Ryegrass's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.