Ref. #E3E9D5 · K-351
Gardener's Delight
79%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Gardener's Delight Technical Profile
What color is Gardener's Delight? It's a light cool green with the hex code #E3E9D5. Colors similar to Gardener's Delight include Hirshfield's Just About Green, Behr Turtle Dove, PPG Lime Meringue. Gardener's Delight has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 79, Gardener's Delight reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. 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 Gardener's Delight
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Just About Green
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Turtle Dove
Behr
Nearly identical
Lime Meringue
PPG
Nearly identical
Appalachian Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Parisian Mist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Grey White
RAL
Nearly identical
Forest Light
Kilz
Nearly identical
Crimson Prl over Eagle Feather
MPC
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gardener's Delight
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gardener's Delight
#E3E9D5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8DAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gardener's Delight
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gardener's Delight 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 Gardener's Delight.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gardener's Delight — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gardener's Delight have?
Gardener's Delight by Vista Paint has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Gardener's Delight from other brands?
The closest matches are Just About Green by Hirshfield's (#E2E7D3), Turtle Dove by Behr (#E4EBD5), Lime Meringue by PPG (#E6ECD6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Gardener's Delight?
Gardener's Delight has an LRV of 79.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gardener's Delight's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.