Day in the Garden K-282 is a green paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #49C49C, LRV 43 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Aquatic Green from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #49C49C · K-282
Day in the Garden
43%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Day in the Garden Technical Profile
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Day in the Garden in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Day in the Garden in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintDay in the Garden
Nearly identical
BehrAquatic Green
Aquatic Green
Behr
Nearly identical
New Meadow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Jadeite
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Adam Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Blue Green Scene
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Tropical Tide
PPG
Very similar
Glazed Teal
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Larchmere
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Beach Toy
Kilz
Visible difference
Arsenic
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Thrive .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Light Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Day in the Garden
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Day in the Garden
#49C49C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7AADB8
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Day in the Garden
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Day in the Garden 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 Vista Paint Colors
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More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Day in the Garden — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Day in the Garden have?
Day in the Garden by Vista Paint 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 Day in the Garden in your own space before committing.
What colors match Day in the Garden from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Day in the Garden are Aquatic Green by Behr (a near-identical match), New Meadow by Valspar (a near-identical match), Jadeite by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Day in the Garden'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 Day in the Garden?
Day in the Garden has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.3, 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 Day in the Garden's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.