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Ref. #ADB99E · 8417

Lamb’s Ear

46%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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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.

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Lamb’s Ear Technical Profile

HEX Code#ADB99E
RGB173, 185, 158
LRV46.1
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familyneutral
BrandVista Paint

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Refuge Green

Complement

Charm

Lamb’s Ear Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Evergreen Trail

Pop

Garden Element

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Under Water World

Pop

Crown Jewels

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Altar of Heaven

Pop

Medieval

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Green Glass

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Fossilized

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More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Blue Lullaby

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#C8D7D2

Wonder Land

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#92ADB2

Brickstone Red

Valspar · 1006-9B

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Hazelwood

Benjamin Moore · 1005

#C4B9AF

Seven Sisters

Valspar · 8004-33A

#DCE2DF

Fashion Pink

Kilz · RA240-02

#BBA4C2

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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