Ref. #236843 · K-288
The Back Nine
11%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
The Back Nine Technical Profile
What color is The Back Nine? It's a dark cool green with the hex code #236843. Colors similar to The Back Nine include Dutch Boy Jade Green, MPC British Railways Green, Behr Billiard Table. The Back Nine has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 11, The Back Nine creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected 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 The Back Nine
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With The Back Nine
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
The Back Nine
#236843
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#437B79
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for The Back Nine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
The Back Nine 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 The Back Nine.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
The Back Nine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does The Back Nine have?
The Back Nine by Vista Paint has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match The Back Nine from other brands?
The closest matches are Jade Green by Dutch Boy (#1E6A43), British Railways Green by MPC (#316948), Billiard Table by Behr (#126D45). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of The Back Nine?
The Back Nine has an LRV of 10.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why The Back Nine's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.