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Ref. #236843 · K-288

The Back Nine

11%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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The Back Nine K-288 is a green paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #236843, LRV 11 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Jade Green from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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The Back Nine Technical Profile

HEX Code#236843
RGB35, 104, 67
LRV10.7
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygreen
BrandVista Paint

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The Back Nine in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to The Back Nine in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Vista PaintThe Back Nine
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyJade Green

Jade Green

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Billiard Table

Behr

Very similar

Greens

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Lucky Clover

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Brunswick

PPG

Very similar

Mint Green

RAL

Very similar

Celtic Green

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Four-Leaf Clover

Valspar

Very similar

Aquadazzle

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Serrano Pepper

Kilz

Visible difference

Thrive .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With The Back Nine

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Mint Green

Complement

Wine Tasting

The Back Nine Room Palettes

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

Walls

Raindance

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Glass Bottle

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Whispering Waterfall

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Raisa

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

First Frost

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Valentine's Kiss

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Vista Paint Colors

Other Vista Paint colors close to The Back Nine.

Cute Pixie

Vista Paint · 0711

#2A574C

Forever Green

Vista Paint · K-296

#1F7D43

Deep Loden Green

Vista Paint · AC153

#305E51

Aquadazzle

Vista Paint · 0718

#227654

Hill and Vale

Vista Paint · K-1255

#0E7046

Emerald Lights

Vista Paint · AC155

#386D50

More green colors from other brands

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

French Market

PPG · 1131-4

#A2C7A3

Mountain Green

Dutch Boy · 329-6DB

#2E4A41

Waterfall

Sherwin-Williams · 6750

#C0E3DA

Grass Green

RAL · 6010

#35682D

Coral Springs

Hirshfield's · H0075

#ABD1AF

Mown Grass

Behr · M370-7

#4E8823

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 sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample The Back Nine in your own space before committing.
What colors match The Back Nine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to The Back Nine are Jade Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Billiard Table by Behr (a very close match), Green Agate by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting The Back Nine'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 The Back Nine?
The Back Nine has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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