Ryegrass 6423 is a yellow paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #AEAC7A, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #AEAC7A · 6423
Ryegrass
40%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Ryegrass Technical Profile
HEX Code#AEAC7A
RGB174, 172, 122
Estimated LRV39.9
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Ryegrass
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ryegrass
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Ryegrass from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ryegrass are Stuffed Olive by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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