Ref. #66BB8A · K-298
Garden Variety
40%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Garden Variety Technical Profile
What color is Garden Variety? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #66BB8A. Colors similar to Garden Variety include MPC Plaza Verde, Behr Regal View, MPC Erin Isle. Garden Variety has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 40 gives Garden Variety depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Garden Variety
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Garden Variety
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Garden Variety
#66BB8A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#81B1AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Garden Variety
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Garden Variety 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
Other Vista Paint colors close to Garden Variety.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Garden Variety — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Garden Variety have?
Garden Variety by Vista Paint has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Garden Variety from other brands?
The closest matches are Plaza Verde by MPC (#5FC08F), Regal View by Behr (#6AC089), Erin Isle by MPC (#56B884). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Garden Variety?
Garden Variety has an LRV of 40.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Garden Variety's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.