Lamb’s Ear 8417 is a neutral paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #ADB99E, LRV 46 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Refuge Green from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ADB99E · 8417
Lamb’s Ear
46%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Lamb’s Ear in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lamb’s Ear in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintLamb’s Ear
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyRefuge Green
Refuge Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mow the Lawn
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Whirlybird
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Green Garlands
Valspar
Nearly identical
Palisades Park
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Terrarium Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Balanced
Behr
Nearly identical
Green Glass
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Easy Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Summer Haven
Kilz
Very similar
Glass .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pebble Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lamb’s Ear
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lamb’s Ear
#ADB99E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#87AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lamb’s Ear
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lamb’s Ear 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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Lamb’s Ear — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lamb’s Ear have?
Lamb’s Ear by Vista Paint has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Lamb’s Ear in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lamb’s Ear from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lamb’s Ear are Refuge Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Mow the Lawn by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Whirlybird by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lamb’s Ear'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 Lamb’s Ear?
Lamb’s Ear has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lamb’s Ear's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.